Management of proliferative lupus nephritis

Jose M.Monroy Trujillo; Derek M. Fine

Management of proliferative lupus nephritis

Jose M.Monroy Trujillo, Derek M. Fine

School of Medicine

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Abstract

tion and requires rapid recognition and treatment. Kidney biopsy plays an essential role in the management and prognosis of proliferative lupus nephritis. Treatment includes and induction phase with systemic steroids and antiproliferative therapy. This is followed by a maintenance phase to prevent the risk of relapses. Cytotoxic therapy carries significant side effects and complications. Further research is needed to establish the role of biologics in the management of proliferative lupus nephritis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	286-293
Number of pages	8
Journal	Panminerva Medica
Volume	58
Issue number	4
State	Published - Dec 2016

Keywords

Biopsy
Lupus erythematosus
Lupus nephritis
Lupus nephritis
Systemi

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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