Vasculitis

Question 1

Vasculitis Types

Answer 1

• Primary

- Secondary (e.g. rheumatoid)

Question 2

Vasculitis Epidemiology

Answer 2

-Rare

Question 3

Vasculitis Aetiology

Answer 3

• Idiopathic
• Infection
• Inflammatory disease
• Drug-induced
• Neoplastic

Question 4

Vasculitis Presentation

Answer 4

• Can affect any system and cause a wide range of symptoms
• Skin lesion often first sign
• General lethargy and arthralgia
• Small vessel disease will cause purpura
• Medium will cause ulcers, nodules and digital infarcts
• Large will cause end-organ ischaemia e.g. TIA, dissection, aneurysms

Question 5

Vasculitis Investigations

Answer 5

• Bloods

- ANCA

Question 6

Vasculitis Differentials

Answer 6

• Insect bites
• Trauma
• Purpura

Question 7

Vasculitis Management

Answer 7

• Depends on cause
• Avoid precipitating factor
• Corticosteroids
• Bone protection