Systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis

Table 1.
The American College of Rheumatology’s criteria for SLE, revised in 1982 
and1997. 
52; 53
Criterion Definition 
1. Malar rash 
Fixed erythema over the malar eminence, tending to spare 
the nasolabial folds 
2. Discoid rash 
Erythematous raised patches with keratotic scaling and 
follicular plugging 
3. Photosensitivity 
Self-reported or observed rashes caused by unusual 
reaction to sunlight 
4. Oral ulcers 
Observed oral or nasopharyngeal ulceration 
5. Arthritis 
Nonerosive arthritis involving two or more peripheral 
joints 
6. Serositis 
Pleuritis or pericarditis 
7. Renal
disorder 
Persistent proteinuria >0.5g/day or cellular casts 
8. Neurologic
disorder 
Seizures or psychosis 
9. Hematologic
disorder 
Hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia or 
thrombocytopenia 
10. Immunologic
disorder 
Anti-DNA antibodies, anti-Sm antibodies, aPL 
antibodies, or false positive test for syphilis 
11. Antinuclear
antibody 
Abnormal titer of antinuclear antibody