Rebiopsies in ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis: What is its usefulness in decision-making?
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate usefulness of renal re-biopsy in patients with ANCA glomerulonephritis in treatment decisions. We included retrospectively all patients with biopsy-proven ANCA glomerulonephritis between January 2002 and May 2017. We analysed patient’s baseline characteristics at the time of re-biopsy, presence of microscopic hematuria, proteinuria and/or decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and time to renal relapse/rebiopsy. Data of physicians’ decisions after rebiopsy was collected. 60 patients (77% females) were included.References
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