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Published in: Arthritis Research & Therapy 5/2011

01-10-2011 | Review

Lupus nephritis: current update

Authors: Ramesh Saxena, Tina Mahajan, Chandra Mohan

Published in: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Issue 5/2011

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Abstract

Lupus nephritis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. The general consensus is that 60% of lupus patients will develop clinically relevant nephritis at some time in the course of their illness. Prompt recognition and treatment of renal disease is important, as early response to therapy is correlated with better outcome. The present review summarizes our current understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms underlying lupus nephritis and how the disease is currently diagnosed and treated.
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Metadata
Title
Lupus nephritis: current update
Authors
Ramesh Saxena
Tina Mahajan
Chandra Mohan
Publication date
01-10-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Arthritis Research & Therapy / Issue 5/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1478-6362
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/ar3378

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