Correlation between anti-DNA antibody titre and psychiatric manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus. Issue 614 (December 1976)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Levo, Y.; Kalaci, J.; Pick, A. I.; Golomb, M.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 52:Issue 614(1976)
• Page Start: 795
• Page End: 798
• Publication Date: 1976-12
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.52.614.795
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus with predominant psychiatric involvement was followed during two psychotic exacerbations of her disease. A high correlation was found between disease activity and the titre of anti-DNA antibodies. Disease activity was preceded and accompanied by a high titre, while remission was associated with low titre. The significance of this correlation for the pathogenesis, diagnosis and managment of the psychiatric symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus are discussed.