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Systemic lupus erythematosus in Malaysia: a study of 539 patients and comparison of prevalence and disease expression in different racial and gender groups

Department of Medicine, University Hospital, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

C.L. Wang

Department of Medicine, University Hospital, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

C.T. Tan

Department of Medicine, University Hospital, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

M. Manivasagar

Department of Medicine, University Hospital, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

The aims of this study were to examine the clinical and laboratory features of Malaysian patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to identify any difference in disease expression between the different genders and among the three major ethnic groups of Malaysia. Retrospective analysis of all patients with SLE admitted to and followed-up at University Hospital Kuala Lumpur from 1974—90 was undertaken. Ethnic Chinese had the highest prevalence of SLE compared to other ethnic groups. There was a high incidence of renal disease, 74% of patient had significant proteinuria and half of these had associated nephrotic syndrome. Indian patients had significantly less incidence of skin manifestation compared to other racial groups. No difference in disease expression was detected between the ethnic Chinese and Indians and between the male and female patients. The overall 5 y and 10 y survival rates were 82% and 70% respectively. Indian patients had the poorest survival rates. Survival rates are similar among the Chinese and Malay patients. Our findings are in broad agreement with those previously reported.

Key Words: systemic lupus erythematosus • disease expression • gender • Malaysia • racial groups

Lupus, Vol. 6, No. 3, 248-253 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/096120339700600306


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