Question 235 · LEK · Systemic lupus erythematosus
In a 30-year old woman with spontaneous abortions, recurrent pain in her joints, feverishness, symptoms of nephrotic syndrome occurred. Urine sediment exam shows haematuria and leukocyturia. Indicate the correct diagnosis:
- A. acute glomerulonephritis.
- B. submicroscopic nephritis.
- C. lupus nephritis.
- D. acute interstitial nephritis.
- E. IgA nephropathy.
Hint
Combine miscarriages, arthralgia, low-grade fever and glomerular disease in a young woman into one systemic autoimmune disease.
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