Vasculitides

Question 1

The absence of p-ANCA and pulmonary symptoms, as well as the association with Hepatitis B (and C), helps to differentiate _______from other forms of vasculitis.

Answer 1

The absence of p-ANCA and pulmonary symptoms, as well as the association with Hepatitis B (and C), helps to differentiate PAN from other forms of vasculitis.

Question 2

individuals with microscopic polyangiitis are _____________ positive in ∼ 70% of cases

Answer 2

individuals with microscopic polyangiitis are p-ANCA positive in ∼ 70% of cases

Question 3

typically manifests with granulomatous thickening of the aortic arch

Answer 3

Takayasu arteritis

Question 4

often have a history of recurrent asthma attacks and positive testing for p-ANCA. Furthermore, biopsy typically reveals tissue eosinophilia with granulomatous reactions.

Answer 4

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis