I have been on Accutane for the past 6 months and May 2022 I will be finished. I was told that you can’t have surgery for at least 6 months after accutane. Would I need to wait 6 months to have a kidney biopsy? I am being tested for lupus nephritis and may need a kidney biopsy.
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Answer: Considerations for Undergoing a Kidney Biopsy While on Accutane
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