Clinical approach to vasculitides.
Indian J Pediatr
;
2002 Oct; 69(10): 881-8
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-82757
ABSTRACT
The term vasculitis refers to inflammation and necrosis of blood vessels. The vasculitides are best classified according to the size of the involved vessels into large, medium and small vessel vasculitis. As a group the disorders are not uncommon even in children but the diagnosis of a given condition can often get delayed, or ever be entirely missed, because of multi-system involvement and the consequent protean clinical manifestations. Kawasaki Disease and Henoch-Schonlein Purpura are the commonest vasculitides seen in children. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can go a long way in decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated with these disorders.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Polyarteritis Nodosa
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IgA Vasculitis
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Vasculitis
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Humans
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Child
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Takayasu Arteritis
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
Type of study:
Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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