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Erschienen in: Rheumatology International 11/2006

01.09.2006 | Case Report

Microscopic polyangiitis complicated by cerebral haemorrhage

verfasst von: S. Han, H. U. Rehman, P. S. Jayaratne, J. E. Carty

Erschienen in: Rheumatology International | Ausgabe 11/2006

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Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is a necrotizing systemic vasculitis with few or no immune deposits affecting small vessels. Although MPA was initially included in the category of polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), this is no longer acceptable and is now considered a distinct entity [1]. Clinical manifestations are extremely varied but nephritis, pulmonary haemorrhage, purpura, peripheral neuropathy, abdominal pain, and arthralgias are common signs and symptoms. We present a case of MPA complicated by fatal cerebral haemorrhage, which is a rare manifestation of this form of systemic vasculitis. …
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Metadaten
Titel
Microscopic polyangiitis complicated by cerebral haemorrhage
verfasst von
S. Han
H. U. Rehman
P. S. Jayaratne
J. E. Carty
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2006
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Rheumatology International / Ausgabe 11/2006
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Elektronische ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-006-0136-1

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