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Tubular dysfunction in systemic lupus erythematosus.

C K Yeung, K L Wong, R P Ng

    Nephron
    |January 1, 1984
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    Systemic lupus erythematosus often impairs kidney tubular function, with 80% of patients showing abnormalities in tests like fractional beta 2-microglobulin excretion. These functional issues were not linked to observed kidney tissue damage in biopsies.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Rheumatology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs, including the kidneys.
    • Lupus nephritis, a common complication, involves inflammation and damage to the renal system.
    • Assessing tubular function is crucial for understanding the full spectrum of kidney involvement in SLE.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the renal tubular function in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
    • To identify specific tubular function parameters affected in SLE patients.
    • To investigate the correlation between histological kidney changes and functional deficits.

    Main Methods:

    • Maximal urinary concentrating ability was assessed.
    • Maximal urinary acidification capacity was measured.

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  • Fractional urinary excretion of beta 2-microglobulin was determined in 20 SLE patients.

    • Main Results:

    • 80% of patients exhibited disturbances in at least one assessed tubular function parameter.
    • Fractional urinary excretion of beta 2-microglobulin was the most frequently detected abnormality.
    • No significant correlation was observed between histological renal biopsy findings and the measured functional disturbances.

    Conclusions:

    • Renal tubular dysfunction is prevalent in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
    • Fractional beta 2-microglobulin excretion serves as a sensitive indicator of tubular impairment in SLE.
    • Histological assessment alone may not fully capture the extent of renal tubular dysfunction in SLE.