Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Chorea associated with systemic lupus erythematosus- a systematic review
Authors' conclusion
Chorea is a rare manifestation in SLE and factors associated with its occurrence have not been addressed in cohort studies.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in cohort studies and case/series reports60 cohort studies
- Outcome
- Prevalence and clinical and laboratory features associated with chorea in SLE
Methodological detailsPRISMA guidelines, PubMed and Scielo, September 1999–January 2024, English, Portuguese and Spanish, Investigation and treatment scheme proposed based on the literature review
- PRISMA guidelines
- PubMed and Scielo, September 1999–January 2024
- English, Portuguese and Spanish
- Investigation and treatment scheme proposed based on the literature review
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Pooled prevalence of chorea in SLE
Pooled prevalence of chorea in SLE
1.1%
Further pooled results
Timing and onset of chorea in case series and case reports
- Chorea more frequent before or at SLE diagnosis
- Chorea more frequent in childhood-onset SLE
Original publication
Chorea associated with systemic lupus erythematosus- a systematic review. Lupus. Published 20 May 2025. doi:10.
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