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. 2024 Jul;30(5):818-846.
doi: 10.1080/09297049.2023.2273573. Epub 2023 Oct 30.

Cognitive dysfunction in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus: current knowledge and future directions

Ryan Kammeyer  1 , Ekemini A Ogbu  2   3 , Jennifer C Cooper  4 , Erin Stolz  5 , Amanda L Piquet  6 , Robert C Fuhlbrigge  4 , Jeffrey L Bennett  7 , Christa Hutaff-Lee  8
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Cognitive dysfunction in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus: current knowledge and future directions

Ryan Kammeyer et al. Child Neuropsychol. 2024 Jul.

Abstract

Cognitive dysfunction (CD) is a neurologic complication of pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that remains poorly understood and understudied, despite the potential negative effects of CD on long-term socioeconomic status and quality of life. Data regarding the prevalence and risk factors for CD in pediatric SLE as well as the optimal screening, treatment, and long-term outcomes for CD are lacking. In this review, we present current knowledge on CD in pediatric SLE with a focus on the application to clinical practice. We discuss the challenges in diagnosis, clinical screening methods, potential impacts, and interventions for this complication. Finally, we discuss the remaining gaps in our knowledge of CD in pediatric SLE, and avenues for future research efforts.

Keywords: Cognitive dysfunction; autoimmune disease; cognitive impairment; neuropsychiatric lupus; pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus.

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