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Management of Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis (LN) in 10 to 40% of SLE
Hallmark = proteinuria 20.5 g/g
Management of Lupus ... or 0.5 g/day → renal ... by 12 months Classification ... Focal LN (<50% of glomeruli ... #rheumatology #nephrology
Renal Biopsy - Absolute and Relative Contraindications
WHEN NOT TO DO IT:
 • Isolated glomerular hematuria, unless
Renal Biopsy - Absolute ... : • Isolated glomerular ... hematuria or systemic disease ... BrighamChiefs #Renal ... #management #nephrology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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pulmonary and renal ... : - Kidneys: glomerular ... such as systemic lupus ... • Urinalysis (Renal ... #rheumatology #classification