Systemic Vasculitides - medium/large vessels Flashcards
What are 3 Systemic Vasculitides that affect MEDIUM sized blood vessels?
- Thromboangiitis Obliterans
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Kawasaki Disease
What are 3 Systemic Vasculitides that affect MEDIUM sized blood vessels?
- Thromboangiitis Obliterans
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Kawasaki Disease
Who is affected by Thromboangiitis Obliterans?
Young males who SMOKE – must smoke
Symptoms of Thromboangiitis Obliterans?
Thrombosis of distal vessels
= loss of digits, hands, feet
What will be seen on angiography with Thromboangiitis Obliterans?
Corkscrew appearance
Treatment for Thromboangiitis Obliterans?
Stop smoking
What is Polyarteritis Nodosa associated with?
Hepatitis B Virus
Signs of Polyarteritis Nodosa?
Livedo Reticularis, ulcers and gangrene
Neuropathy – foot drop
Signs of Polyarteritis Nodosa?
Livedo Reticularis, ulcers and gangrene
Neuropathy – foot drop
What is newly acquired with Polyarteritis Nodosa?
HTN
Lung findings with Polyarteritis Nodosa?
SPARED – NO lung findings
What will be seen on biopsy of Polyarteritis Nodosa?
Fibrinoid Necrosis
What will be seen on angiography with Polyarteritis Nodosa?
Micro-aneurysm
Who is affected by Kawasaki Disease?
Japanese males less than 5 years old
Who is affected by Kawasaki Disease?
Japanese males less than 5 years old
Symptoms of Kawasaki Disease?
Fever, LAD, rash and strawberry tongue
Symptoms of Kawasaki Disease?
Fever, LAD, rash and strawberry tongue