Systemic lupus erythematosus (mnemonic)

Last revised by Rohit Sharma on 23 Jan 2024

A mnemonic to remember the clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus is:

  • MD SOAP BRAIN

Mnemonic

  • M: malar "butterfly" rash

  • D: discoid rash

  • S: serositis

  • O: oral ulcers

  • A: ANA positive

  • P: photosensitivity, pleuritis/pericarditis

  • B: blood (hematologic) abnormality

  • R: renal disease (lupus nephritis)

  • A: arthritis (non-erosive)

  • I: immune abnormality on serology

  • N: neurologic (neuropsychiatric) manifestations

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