AI Article Synopsis

  • Lupus nephritis (LN) is a serious complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that can lead to rapid kidney failure requiring immediate treatment.
  • Crescentic lupus nephritis is a rare form that can result in quickly progressing renal failure (RPRF).
  • Collapsing glomerulopathy (CG) is associated with lupus nephritis and indicates a severe kidney issue related to lupus, though it's not frequently discussed in medical literature.

Article Abstract

Lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the most severe organ manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Crescentic lupus nephritis rarely presents as rapidly progressive renal failure (RPRF) and needs prompt initiation of treatment. Collapsing glomerulopathy (CG) itself is associated with poor renal survival. Collapsing glomerulopathy's association with lupus nephritis is rarely reported in the literature. It may indicate a severe form of lupus podocytopathy.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10576254PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.45215DOI Listing

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