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Author: Sepi  
Submit Date: 5/24/2007  
Question: What is a common ultrastructural finding seen renal endothelial cells in all classes of lupus nephritis, regardless of disease activity?  
Answer: Endothelial tubuloreticular inclusions(TRIs). Encountered in the dilated cisternae of the eR of renal endothelial cells. Also seen (HIV)-1 renal BX. TRIs AKA "interferon footprints."(Non-neoplastic Kidney Diseases by Fred G. Silva section13.1.10)  
     
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