Treatment of Lupus Nephritis
- 1 January 1977
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by S. Karger AG in Nephron
- Vol. 19 (4), 186-189
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000180886
Abstract
A histopathologic [diagnostic] classification of renal injury in [human] systemic lupus erythematosus is discussed. Use of adrenocorticoids (primarily oral prednisone) and immunosuppressants, such as azathioprine and cyclophosphamide, in therapy is described. Drug toxicity is mentioned.Keywords
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