Summary
- The primary systemic vasculitides are sub-acute illnesses associated with signs and symptoms of chronic inflammation.
- Vasculitis can affect virtually any organ system; many of these diseases have typical patterns of involvement, recognisable by experienced clinicians.
- The diagnostic value of a biopsy, performed early in the course of illness, cannot be overstated.
- Drugs used to treat vasculitis depend on the severity of the clinical manifestations.
Other related conditions
- Cryoglobulinaemia
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Henoch-Schonlein purpura
- Giant cell arteritis
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's)
- Polyarteritis nodosa
- Kawasaki disease
- Churg-Strauss syndrome
- Infective endocarditis
- Infertility in women
- Male factor infertility
- Osteoporosis
- Takayasu's arteritis
Last updated: May 10, 2013
