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Case report shows successful treatment of myositis in childhood systemic lupus erythematosus, indicating the importance of early diagnosis.
in four patients. All patients also exhibited elevated lactate dehydrogenase levels, ranging from 293 to 949 U/L. After treatment, clinical symptoms resolved in all patients, with the majority achieving stable conditions. Only one case experienced recurrence due to inappropriate drug tapering, which resolved following readmission and intensive treatment.ConclusionMyositis is not a common feature of SLE. Patients with SLE complicated by myositis should complete relevant investigations at the earliest opportunity. Early diagnosis and stratified individualized treatment can effectively control the disease.
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