Management strategies for systemic lupus erythematosus

The management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a challenging task. All interventions to-date are palliative rather than curative as the pathogenesis of the disease remains enigmatic. Treatment-related side effects can be as problematic as the disease itself. The following is a review of the practical management of the disease based on our experience.published_or_final_versio