Microscopic Polyangitis Flashcards
1
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What is micrscopic polyangitis?
A
a necroitizing vasculitis affecting small sized vessels. It has a predilection to affect lower respiratory tract along with pauci-immune glomerulonephritis. No granuloma formations differentiate from others
2
Q
What does micrscopic polyangitis affect?
A
lower respiratory tract along with pauci-immune glomerulonephritis
3
Q
What is not formed in micrscopic polyangitis?
A
No granuloma formations differentiate from others
4
Q
What is the presentation of micrscopic polyangitis?
A
Very similar to Wegner’s with much less upper respiratory involvement
5
Q
What antibody is positive in micrscopic polyangitis?
A
p-ANCA positive
