"In my beginning is my end": usefulness of repeat kidney biopsies in lupus nephritis.
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Abstract
Malvar et al. report the results of a study on protocolized repeat renal biopsies in 76 patients with class III or IV (± class V) lupus nephritis. They show that managing maintenance therapy in patients with lupus nephritis through protocolized repeat kidney biopsies results in a lower flare rate. Provided that these results can be replicated in other studies, there is an argument for protocolized repeat kidney biopsies to become the standard of care.
Medical subject headings
- Lupus Nephritis