Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie
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Early diagnosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) remains a challenge even to experienced rheumatologists. This is due to the diversity of presentation with single or multiple manifestations and the variable course. ⋯ The 1997 revised ACR classification criteria are of great value, though they do not satisfy in every single case. With respect to the potentially life or organ threatening course of SLE a good interdisciplinary cooperation of general practitioners and specialists with rheumatologists is of special importance.