Lupus Nephritis

Study examines impact renal biopsy has on treatment decisions in children

In this retrospective analysis, data from 108 children who underwent renal biopsy were analyzed to compare the suspected histopathological diagnosis with the final diagnosis and if the biopsy results impacted treatment. Indications included steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (35.1%), steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome requiring calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) (12%), nephrotic range proteinuria with atypical...