Title of article
Lupus nephritis in pregnancy; a mini-review to current knowledge
Author/Authors
Mowla, Karim Department of Rheumatology - Golestan Hospital - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Alwanian, Maryam Medical Student Research Committee & Social Determinant of Health Research center - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Bahadoram, Sara Department of Pediatrics - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Bahadoram, Mohammad Medical Student Research Committee & Social Determinant of Health Research center - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Pages
3
From page
42
To page
44
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an auto-immune disease with the highest incidence in women of reproductive age. Recent studies indicate an increased rate of lupus flare during pregnancy. One main cause of death in lupus patients is renal involvement that is manifested as lupus nephritis. Active lupus nephritis is the biggest threat to pregnancy outcome in women with lupus. Consultation with a nephrologist, rheumatologist and perinatologist is recommended in order to carry a successful pregnancy to term.
Keywords
Lupus nephritis , Systemic lupus erythematosus , Pregnancy
Journal title
Journal of Renal Injury Prevention
Serial Year
2018
Journal title
Journal of Renal Injury Prevention
Record number
2435265
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