Lupus in Hispanics: A matter of serious concern

  • Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
  • December 2012,
  • 79
  • (12)
  • 824-834;
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.12048

ABSTRACT

Systemic lupus erythematosus in US Hispanics is a serious disease with devastating consequences. Prompt diagnosis is of paramount importance to prevent early organ damage and death. The authors review the salient features of lupus in US Hispanics and its short-term and long-term impact in order to raise physician awareness.

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