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World J Rheumatol. Nov 12, 2013; 3(3): 32-39
Published online Nov 12, 2013. doi: 10.5499/wjr.v3.i3.32
Published online Nov 12, 2013. doi: 10.5499/wjr.v3.i3.32
Table 4 Differences between preeclampsia and active lupus nephritis
Pre eclampsia | Lupus nephritis | |
Backgrounds | Chronic hypertension, antiphospholipid syndrome, diabetes mellitus, past preeclampsia | |
Hypertension | Onset after 20 wk | Onset before 20 wk |
Proteinuria | ++ | ++ |
Urinary sediment | Inactive | Active (red cells, white cells and cellular casts) |
Complement levels | Normal | ↓↓ |
Anti DNA antibodies | Stable | ↑↑ |
Uric acid levels | ↑ | |
Urinary calcium excretion | ↓ | |
Extrarenal manifestations | Present |
- Citation: Cavallasca JA, Costa CA, Maliandi MDR, Musuruana JL. Hot topics in lupus pregnancy. World J Rheumatol 2013; 3(3): 32-39
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3214/full/v3/i3/32.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5499/wjr.v3.i3.32