High frequency of anti-ribosomal P antibody in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus-associated hepatitis

Hepatic manifestations are a common phenomenon in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, their cause may be difficult clinically to determine. A significantly increased frequency of anti-ribosomal P antibody has recently been found in patients with SLE-associated hepatitis. Thus, we examined the prevalence of anti-ribosomal P antibody and clinical differences between anti-ribosomal P antibody positive and negative SLE...