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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Ali Poyan Mehr, M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Olufunmilola Olubukola M.D.[3] Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [4]; Haritha Machavarapu, M.B.B.S.
Overview
Causes
The primary cause of PAN is idiopathic, but secondary causes include Hepatitis B virus infection [1], Hepatitis C infection, [2] and Hairy Cell Leukemia [3]. Polyarteritis nodosa is a disease of unknown cause that affects arteries, the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to organs and tissues. It occurs when certain immune cells attack the affected arteries.More adults than children get this disease. It damages the tissues supplied by the affected arteries because the tissues aren't receiving the oxygen and nourishment they need. People with active Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C may develop this disease.
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References
- ↑ Guillevin L, Mahr A, Callard P, Godmer P, Pagnoux C, Leray E; et al. (2005). "Hepatitis B virus-associated polyarteritis nodosa: clinical characteristics, outcome, and impact of treatment in 115 patients". Medicine (Baltimore). 84 (5): 313–22. PMID 16148731.
- ↑ Ramos-Casals M, Muñoz S, Medina F, Jara LJ, Rosas J, Calvo-Alen J; et al. (2009). "Systemic autoimmune diseases in patients with hepatitis C virus infection: characterization of 1020 cases (The HISPAMEC Registry)". J Rheumatol. 36 (7): 1442–8. doi:10.3899/jrheum.080874. PMID 19369460.
- ↑ Hasler P, Kistler H, Gerber H (1995). "Vasculitides in hairy cell leukemia". Semin Arthritis Rheum. 25 (2): 134–42. PMID 8578313.