Abstract / Description of output

Kidney involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is common and is a major contributor to disease morbidity and mortality. At presentation, up to 50 % of patients with SLE will have clinical evidence of renal involvement – abnormal renal function and haematuria with or without proteinuria. During follow-up renal involvement will be evident in >60 %, with an even greater representation among children and young adults.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPractical Nephrology
PublisherSpringer
Pages235-247
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9781447155478, 9781447155461
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2014

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