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Clinical characteristics of SLE patients according to the 3 design study groups
| Patients, n | Male (female) | Mean age, years (min–max) | Mean SLE duration, years (min–max) | Mean SELENA-SLEDAI score (min–max) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case reports26–31 | 6 | 0 (4) + 2 NR | 43 (25–56) | 5.8 (0.8–14) | 8 (8–8)* |
| Retrospective Studies23–25,32,36–41 | 193 | 18 (175) | 39.3 (28–48.5) | 10.7 (8.0–14) | 10.3 (9.5–12) |
| Prospective Studies33–35 | 23 | 0 (8) + 15 NR | 46 (25–65) | 18 (7–27) | 6.7 (5.9–7.6) |
NR not reported. *Data from only one case report
