Vasculitis resident survival guide

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: dina_elantably@pg.cu.edu.eg

Synonyms and keywords: Arteritis, Angiitis, Vasculitides (plural)

Overview

Vasculitis is the presence of inflammatory leukocytes in the walls of the blood vessels with reactive damage to mural structures leading to compromise of the lumen with downstream ischemia, necrosis, and bleeding. The exact pathogenesis is unknown, and vasculitis can be primary or secondary to underlying disease. The extent and severity of vasculitides may vary from self-limited cutaneous vasculitis to severe fatal systemic vasculitides.

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.

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Common Causes

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Diagnosis

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Treatment

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Do's

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Don'ts

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