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
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
Journal title :
Journal of Renal Injury Prevention
