ANCA-Associated Vasculitic Neuropathy with Concurrent Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 42-44, 2012.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-211784
ABSTRACT
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) are closely linked to primary systemic vasculitis, and ANCA detection has became an important diagnostic hallmark of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). However, it has been reported that tuberculosis is associated with positivity for ANCA and it is difficult to differentiate clinically between tuberculosis and AAV. We report a patient with the concomitant appearance of AAV and pulmonary tuberculosis. Positivity for ANCA should be carefully interpreted as indicative of AAV, especially in countries with a high prevalence of tuberculosis.
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Main subject:
Peripheral Nerves
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Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
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Prevalence
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Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic
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Systemic Vasculitis
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Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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