The frequency of lupus nephropathy. | [Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute • 2004]

Author(s):

1. Noor Mohammad: Department of Medicine, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan

2. Rehmat Ghaffar: Department of Medicine, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan

3. Yasin Khan: Department of Medicine, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan

4. Rafiullah: Department of Medicine, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan

5. Shahid Jamil: Department of Medicine, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan

Abstract:

To find out the frequency of subtypes of lupus Nephropathy in Diagnosed cases of SLE. We did a hospital based a study involving 25 cases of lupus nephropathy from 1998 to 2001 at the department of medicine Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar to find out the age, sex distribution, extent of renal damage, type of renal histology and the degree of proteinuria. Our study confirmed that lupus nephropathy is more common in females (92%). The commonest age affected is 20-40 years (84%) (median 34 years). Most of the cases have mild renal impairment (64%) and

Page(s): 162-165

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Published: Journal: Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Year: 2004

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