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Selected variables in NP-SLE patients distinguished on the basis of IgG bands in their CSF (n = 6 patients/group)
| Variable | IgG negative | IgG positive | χ2 or t-test | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLEDAI | 9.3 ± 1.7 | 19. ± 4.0 | 2.264 | 0.047 |
| Anti-DNA | 36.1 ± 16.7 | 27.5 ±17.8 | 0.353 | NS |
| LA | 66.7% | 0% | 6.0 | 0.014 |
| aCL-IgG | 11.1 ± 5.4 | 12.5 ± 9.4 | 0.125 | NS |
| Arthritis | 66.7% | 16.7% | 3.086 | 0.079 |
| Pericarditis | 83.3% | 0% | 8.571 | 0.003 |
LA = lupus anticoagulant, aCL = anticardiolipin antibodies
