Do we still need renal biopsy in lupus nephritis?

The natural course of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is characterized by periods of disease activity and remissions. Prolonged disease activity results in cumulative organ damage. Lupus nephritis is one of the most common and devastating manifestations of SLE. In the era of changing therapy to l...

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Main Authors: Ewa Haładyj, Ricard Cervera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2016-06-01
Series:Rheumatology
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Online Access:http://www.termedia.pl/Do-we-still-need-renal-biopsy-in-lupus-nephritis-,18,27668,1,1.html