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Microscopic polyangitis Flashcards

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What is microscopic polyangitis?

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Small vessel vasculitis that mot commonly affects the lungs and kidneys

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What are the features of microscopic polyangitis?

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Renal impairment
Fever
Lethargy
Weight loss
Rash
Cough, dyspnoea, haemoptysis
Mononeuritis multiplex

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What investigations are used in the diagnosis of microscopic polyangitis?

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pANCA
Anti-MPO antibodies
FBC - microcytic anaemia, thrombocytosis
CXR - patchy or diffuse opacification

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What is the management of microscopic polyangitis?

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High dose steroids
Rituximab

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