Table 3. Classes of lupus nephritis and their prognosis.

Stages of Lupus Nephritis	Prognosis
Class I: Minimal mesangial lupus nephritis	Excellent prognosis
Class II: Mesangial proliferative lupus nephritis	Excellent prognosis
Class III: Focal lupus nephritis	Poor outcome
Class IV: Diffuse segmental nephritis	Poor outcome
Class V: Membranous lupus nephritis	Prognosis is favorable but with certain complications: Thromboembolism
Class VI: Advanced sclerosing lupus nephritis	Poor outcome as most symptoms are of irreversible injury [46]