Intravenous Immunoglobulin in the Management of Lupus Nephritis

Table 2

Studies identified in review of literature on IVIG therapy for lupus nephritis.

Articles retrieved	630
Articles excluded	598
(i) IVIg use not discussed	144
(ii) Use limited to animal/in vitro models	49
(iii) Review article	136
(iv) Use in SLE not discussed	38
(v) Use in SLE limited to non-renal disease	217
(vi) Patients reported in subsequent manuscript	5
(vii) Manuscript not available in English*	11
Articles included	32 (22 efficacy/9 adverse effects/1 both)

*Includes 33 patients with lupus nephritis amongst those reported.