Table 3.
Outcome in aPLA2R antibody-positive patients (n=79): outcome in different tertiles of antibody titer (ELISA)
| Outcome | aPLA2R=41–175 U/ml (n=26) | aPLA2R=176–610 U/ml (n=26) | aPLA2R>610 U/ml (n=27) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial remission | 11 (42%) | 8 (31%) | 11 (41%) | NS |
| Complete remission | 7 (27%) | 9 (35%) | 8 (30%) | NS |
| Renal failure | 1 (4%) | 3 (12%) | 5 (19%) | NS |
| Persistent proteinuria | 7 (27%) | 6 (23%) | 3 (11%) | NS |
| Spontaneous remissiona | 10 (38%) | 8 (31%) | 1 (4%) | <0.01 |
Definitions of remission are in the text.
a
No treatment with immunosuppressive agents.