Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a common multisystemic immunological
disorder with protean manifestations. It commonly involves the kidney, which
is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In the kidney, it typically
affects glomeruli and blood vessels with secondary involvement of tubulointerstitial
component. Isolated or predominant tubulointerstitial nephritis is exceedingly
rare. It is essential to recognize this rare presentation of lupus nephritis, as
it has significantly better outcome.
Please cite this paper as: Mubarak M. Hidden face of lupus nephritis exposed: Isolated
tubulointerstitial lupus nephritis. J Nephropathology. 2013; 2(1): 71-72. DOI:
10.5812/nephropathol.8998