Evaluation of Patients With Lupus Nephritis Using Kidney MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Evaluation of Patients With Lupus Nephritis Using Kidney MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

This study is being done to find out if a non-invasive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination of the kidneys may be helpful in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female adults over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with SLE and are able to undergo a kidney MRI.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any patient that has undergone a renal transplant.
• Any patient that is receiving renal dialysis