Vasculitis - Overview Flashcards by Ryan Govier | Brainscape

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What is vasculitis?

A

It is inflammation of blood vessels leading to loss of integrity and haemorrhage and infarction.

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When can vasculitis occur in the absence of disease?

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post infection
drug use
senile purpura
eg Henoch-Schönlein purpura (infants and causes arthritis too) UNDER 10 YEARS OLD

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What antibodies are key in vasculitis?

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ANCA

Anti neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies

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