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Exam questionKROK 1Medicine · 2020

A 38-year-old woman, who was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) 3 years ago, comes to her physician with a complaint of racial swelling and decreased urination that she first noticed 2 weeks ago. She currently lakes azathioprine and a corticosteroid. Her vital signs show blood pressure - 150/90 mm Hg. temperature 36.8°C and pulse - 91/min., respiratory-rate 15/min. On physical examination. the doctor notices erythematous rash on her face exhibiting a butterfly pattern. The laboratory studies reveal hypercholesterolemia. hypertriglyceridemia and proteinuria. Which of the following is the most likely mechanism or SLE's complication in this patient?

Answer options

  1. Immune complex-mediated globular disease
  2. -
  3. Decrease renal blood now (ischemic nephropathy)
  4. Increased plasma oncotic pressure
  5. Acute infection ot the kidney
Correct answer

Immune complex-mediated globular disease

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