Pediatric lupus nephritis

Abstract Involvement of the kidneys by lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the most severe clinical manifestations seen in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). LN is more frequent and severe in pediatric patients and has been associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates. This narr...

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الحاوية / القاعدة:Brazilian Journal of Nephrology
المؤلفون الرئيسيون: Sergio Veloso Brant Pinheiro, Raphael Figuiredo Dias, Rafaela Cabral Gonçalves Fabiano, Stanley de Almeida Araujo, Ana Cristina Simões e Silva
التنسيق: مقال
اللغة:الإنجليزية
منشور في: Sociedade Brasileira de Nefrologia 2018-11-01
الموضوعات:
Lupus Nephritis
Pediatrics
Autoimmunity
Antibodies, Antinuclear
الوصول للمادة أونلاين:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-28002018005041102&lng=en&tlng=en
الوصف
الملخص:Abstract Involvement of the kidneys by lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the most severe clinical manifestations seen in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). LN is more frequent and severe in pediatric patients and has been associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates. This narrative review aimed to describe the general aspects of LN and its particularities when affecting children and adolescents, while focusing on the disease's etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, renal tissue alterations, and treatment options.
تدمد:2175-8239

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