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World J Rheumatol. Nov 12, 2013; 3(3): 32-39
Published online Nov 12, 2013. doi: 10.5499/wjr.v3.i3.32
Table 4 Differences between preeclampsia and active lupus nephritis
Pre eclampsiaLupus nephritis
BackgroundsChronic hypertension, antiphospholipid syndrome, diabetes mellitus, past preeclampsia
HypertensionOnset after 20 wkOnset before 20 wk
Proteinuria++++
Urinary sedimentInactiveActive (red cells, white cells and cellular casts)
Complement levelsNormal↓↓
Anti DNA antibodiesStable↑↑
Uric acid levels
Urinary calcium excretion
Extrarenal manifestationsPresent