Vasculitides Flashcards
1
Q
What is vasculitis?
A
Inflammation of blood vessels
With ischaemia, necrosis, organ inflammation
2
Q
List the 2 types of Large Vessel Vasculitis
A
Takayasu Arteritis
Giant Cell Arteritis
3
Q
List 2 types of Medium Vessel Vasculitis
A
Polyarteritis nodosa
Kawasaki disease
4
Q
What is ANCA?
A
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
5
Q
What are the 2 classes of Small Vessel Vasculitis?
A
ANCA-associated