Guidelines

American College of Rheumatology guidelines for screening, treatment, and management of lupus nephritis

Publish date: August 21, 2014

 

References

Clinical Algorithm(s)
The original guideline document contains clinical algorithms for:
  • Class III/IV induction therapy for lupus nephritis (LN)
  • Treatment of class V LN without proliferative changes and with nephrotic range proteinuria (>3 gm/24 hours)
  • Treatment of class III, IV, and V LN in patients who are pregnant

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