SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS PROGNOSIS |
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The prognosis for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
varies, depending on the organ systems most affected and the
severity of inflammation. Some patients have long periods of time
with mild or no symptoms. About 90-95% of patients are still living
after 2 years with the disease. About 82-90% of patients are still
living after 5 years with the disease. After 10 years, 71-80% of
patients are still alive, and 63-75% are still alive after 20 years.
The most likely causes of death during the first 10 years include
infections and kidney failure. During years 11-20 of the disease,
the most likely cause of death involves the development of abnormal
blood clots.
Because Systemic Lupus Erythematosus frequently affects women of childbearing age, pregnancy
is an important issue. For pregnant Systemic Lupus Erythematosus patients, about 30% of the
pregnancies end in miscarriage. About 25% of all babies born to
mothers with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus are premature. Most babies born to mothers with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
are normal. However, a rare condition called neonatal lupus causes a
baby of a mother with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus to develop a skin rash, liver or blood
problems, and a serious heart condition. |
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