Notes in 04_Lupus Nephritis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Lupus Nephritis}} is {{c2::a form of glomerulonephritis that is characterized by immune complex deposition caused by systemic lupus erythematosu…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Lupus Nephritis}} {{c1::Symptoms of SLE (e.g. Malar rash, Photosensitivity, Arthralgia)}} {{c1::Urine Dipstick: Spectrum of neph…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Lupus Nephritis {{c1::Urinalysis (shows proteinuria +/- haematuria)}} {{c1::Bloods (shows reduced eGFR and creatinine)}} {{c1::Antib…
Published	02/10/2024	Antibodies that suggest Lupus Nephritis include {{c1::anti-Double Stranded DNA}} and {{c1::anti-Smith}} which are used for the diagnosis of Syste…
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c2::Lupus Nephritis}} is by Renal biopsy which shows {{c1::Wire-Loop Lesions}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Lupus Nephritis {{c1::Managing chronic kidney disease:Slow down the disease progression (control diabetes and hypertension, stop any neph…
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