Malignancies in lupus nephritis: a retrospective cohort study on epidemiology and risk factors

Puntos clave

• Patients with lupus nephritis show a significant risk for developing malignancies, impacting their mortality rates.
• Cessation of smoking is highlighted as a key intervention to reduce malignancy risk in this population.
• The study employed a retrospective cohort analysis to examine the epidemiology and risk factors associated with malignancies.
• Long-term monitoring of patients with lupus nephritis is crucial, regardless of the activity phase of the disease.