Epidemiology of Lupus Nephritis in Nephrology Unit in Assiut University Hospital

Epidemiology of Lupus Nephritis in Nephrology Unit in Assiut University Hospital

study epidemiology of lupus nephritis patients admitted to nephrology unit inward or in outpatient clinic in Assiut Nephrology Unit

this study are:

To describe socio-demographic characteristics of lupus nephritis patients in Nephrology Unit of Assiut University hospital ( Old and New cases).

To determine the associated risk factors in the study population

To describe the clinical, laboratory characteristics, treatment modalities of lupus nephritis patients in Nephrology Unit of Assiut University hospital ( Old and New cases)

To Identify outcomes of treatment of these cases within 2 years according to different classes

To evaluate the effectiveness of (type of interventions mentioned) among those patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• all patients admitted to nephrology unit or visiting the outpatient nephrology clinic,previously or newly diagnosed with lupus nephritis.

Exclusion Criteria:

• incomplete Criteria for diagnosis of systemic lupus or presence of associated renal disease.