Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics
Lupus Nephritis
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General Principles
LN can manifest as proteinuria of varying degrees with dysmorphic RBCs and RBC casts and renal insufficiency. Positive lupus serology (e.g., ANA, anti–double-stranded DNA antibodies) and hypocomplementemia are often present during acute flares.
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General Principles
LN can manifest as proteinuria of varying degrees with dysmorphic RBCs and RBC casts and renal insufficiency. Positive lupus serology (e.g., ANA, anti–double-stranded DNA antibodies) and hypocomplementemia are often present during acute flares.
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