Lupus Foundation of America, Pennsylvania Delaware Valley 411 Swedeland Road, Suite 23-1080 King of Prussia, PA 19406 (By appointment only) 215.517.5070 infopdv@lupus.org ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease with a spectrum of very different manifestations and ...

Lupus can attack any organ in the body Lupus is not a one-size-fits-all disease. It affects everyone differently, with symptoms that range from mild joint pain to life-threatening organ damage.

Louise Vetter, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lupus Foundation of America said: “In children, lupus tends to be more aggressive and severe than it is in adults. The symptoms can be more ...

Furthermore, childhood-onset lupus patients may experience a serious negative impact on their psychosocial and physical development, issues that pose extra challenges to healthcare providers.

Childhood- and adult-onset lupus: an update of similarities and differences Eva D Papadimitraki, MD, PhD; David A Isenberg, MD, FRCP, FACS Disclosures Expert Rev Clin Immunol. 2009;5 (4):391-403.