SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS-KIDNEYS

SUMMARY

1. Renal crisis presents within the first 5 years of diffuse disease and is associated with prior or current glucocorticoid use and anti-RNA polymerase III antibodies.

2. present(s) with ARF and malignant HTN or TTP.

3. Treat with ACEI.

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