WebTongue necrosis is a rare manifestation of large to medium vessel vasculitis. It has rarely been reported in adults and children. We present two cases of tongue necrosis in adult and pediatric patients with pathologically different etiologies related to different subsets of vasculitis and review their clinical course. To our knowledge, this is the first … WebCutaneous small-vessel vasculitis (CSVV) is among a family of rare diseases characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels, which can restrict blood flow and damage vital …
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WebAug 24, 2024 · Antineutrophil cytoplasmatic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a small-sized blood vessel vasculitis. AAV encompasses a heterogeneous group of rare autoimmune diseases represented by granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) [1,2].The … WebThis Osmosis High-Yield Note provides an overview of Vasculitis essentials. All Osmosis Notes are clearly laid-out and contain striking images, tables, and diagrams to help visual learners understand complex topics quickly and efficiently. Find more information about Vasculitis: Vasculitis Kawasaki disease Behcet's disease optical nerve hyperplasia
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WebDec 23, 2009 · Vasculitis is a histological diagnosis defined as inflammation targeting blood vessel walls and compromising their function, leading to haemorrhagic and/or ischaemic events. 1 - 5 Aetiologically, vasculitis can be separated into primary vasculitis [idiopathic, e.g. cutaneous leukocytoclastic angiitis (CLA), Wegener’s granulomatosis (WG), … WebDec 7, 2024 · Vasculitis may occur as a primary process or may be secondary to another underlying disease. The exact pathogenetic mechanisms underlying these diseases are … WebThe diagnosis of small-vessel vasculitis relies on a thorough history and physical examination, as well as relevant antibody testing including antinuclear antibody and … optical nerve function