ANCA-ASSOCIATED VASCULITIS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 pauci-immune small vessel vasculitides that affect the arterioles, capillaries, and venules?
A
- MPA
- GPA
- EGPA
2
Q
GPA is formerly designated as?
A
WEGENER GRANULOMATOSIS
3
Q
EGPA is formerly designated as?
A
CHURG-STRAUSS SYNDROME
4
Q
What is the least frequent of the ANCA-associated small vessel vasculitides?
A
EGPA
5
Q
What is the most common cause of the ANCA-associated small vessel vasculitides in very old adults?
A
MPA
6
Q
What is associated with the intake of leukotriene receptor antagonists in steroid-dependent asthmatic patients especially during reduction of the steroid therapy?
A
EGPA
