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Vasculitis - necrotizingDefinition Return to top
Necrotizing vasculitis is an inflammatory condition of blood vessels characterized by tissue death, scarring, and proliferation of the walls of the blood vessels, which may result in blockage of the vessel.Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top
Necrotizing vasculitis is rare. It may occur in rheumatoid arthritis and is commonly seen with systemic lupus erythematosus, polyarteritis nodosa, and progressive systemic sclerosis. It is very rare in children.Symptoms Return to top
Signs and tests Return to top
Examination findings may vary depending on the part of the body affected by the necrotizing vasculitis. Neurologic examination may show single or multiple neuropathy (nerve damage).Treatment Return to top
Treatment aims at reduction of the inflammation, allowing the natural healing process to occur. Corticosteroids (given in low doses) or other immunosuppressive drugs may reduce inflammation of the blood vessels.Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
The outcome varies with the location of the vasculitis and the extent of the associated tissue damage.Complications Return to top
Calling your health care provider Return to top
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate that necrotizing vasculitis may be present.Prevention Return to top
There is no known way to prevent this disorder. Update Date: 10/24/2003 Updated by: Stanford Peng, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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