Polyarteritis Nodosa Flashcards
1
Q
what is polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)?
A
medium-sized arteries with necrotising inflammation leading to aneurysm formation
2
Q
what is condition is polyarteritis nodosa associated with?
A
hep B
3
Q
who commonly presents with polyarteritis nodosa?
A
middle-aged men
4
Q
how does polyarteritis nodosa present?
A
- fever, malaise, arthralgia
- weight loss
- hypertension
- mononeuritis multiplex
- sensorimotor polyneuropathy
- testicular pain
- haematuria, renal failure
5
Q
what antibodies are present are +ve in polyarteritis nodosa?
A
ANCA
20% of patient
