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LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA - Vasculitis
Lupus Foundation — In these cases, the antigens causing the immune complexes are often not known. In some cases, the complexes contain DNA and anti-DNA antigens, or Ro (also called SS-A) and anti-Ro antigens. A recently discovered antibody, ANCA (anti-neutrophil ...More…
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"Vasculitis"
Clinical Trials — Rituximab to Treat Hepatitis C-Associated Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis Clinical Trial of Mycophenolate Versus Cyclophosphamide in ANCA Vasculitis Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy and Immunologic Response After IL-2 Therapy in HCV-Related Vasculitis ...More…
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What Is Vasculitis?
Lupus Foundation — Vasculitis and Lupus Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels. Inflammation is a condition in which tissue is damaged by blood cells entering the tissues. In inflammatory diseases, these cells are mostly white blood cells. White blood ...More…
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Central Nervous System Vasculitis
Many forms of vasculitis may involve the central nervous system (CNS), including Behcet's disease, polyarteritis nodosa, vasculitis associated with connective tissue diseases such as lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus; SLE), and others. Most of ...More…
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Vasculitis Treatments
Vasculitis treatment options discussed by the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center faculty. Because vasculitis is caused in part by an overly active immune system, the treatment usually involves the use of medications that suppress parts of the immune ...More…
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What is vasculitis?
NINDS — Are there additional vasculitis disorders that can cause neurological symptoms? What research is being done to better understand these syndromes? Vasculitis can cause problems in any organ system, including the central (CNS) and peripheral (PNS) ...More…
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Glossary of Terms for Vasculitis
A group of drugs originally used to treat cancer, now used (in lower doses) to treat some forms of severe vasculitis. Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies. The abbreviation is pronounced just like the last name of the singer, Paul Anka. These ...More…
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Rheumatoid Vasculitis Information
Rheumatoid Vasculitis (RV) is an unusual complication of longstanding, severe rheumatoid arthritis. The active vasculitis associated with rheumatoid disease occurs in about 1% of this patient population. RV is a manifestation of "extra ...More…
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Vasculitis Symptoms
Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center discusses the symptoms of vasculitis The symptoms of vasculitis depend on the particular blood vessels that are involved by the inflammatory process. Different types of vasculitis involve blood vessels in ...More…
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Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center
Patients with vasculitis learn that making the diagnosis is sometimes quite difficult. Many endure numerous doctors visits, tests, and hospitalizations before the pieces of the puzzle are assembled. The diagnosis of vasculitis usually requires a ...More…
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Vasculitis Frequently Asked Questions
The causes of most forms of vasculitis remain unknown. Infections are strongly suspected of playing a role in many forms, however. For example, hepatitis B (a virus) causes some cases of polyarteritis nodosa, and hepatitis C (another virus) is ...More…
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What Is Vasculitis?
Heart & Blood Institute — Vasculitis is a condition in which the body's blood vessels develop inflammation. The condition occurs if your immune system attacks your blood vessels by mistake. DCI Home: Heart & Vascular Diseases: Vasculitis: What Is ... Vasculitis ...More…