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Clinical characteristics of 31 patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis / 中国实用内科杂志
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine ; (12)2001.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-564253
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of 31 patients suffering from ANCA associated vasculitis(AAV).Methods The clinical data of 31 patients with ANCA positive profiles diagnosed as AAV were analyzed,including ANCA spectrum,renal and other organs' clinical features.Results There were 16 males and 15 females,average admission age(54.19?20.00)years(18 to 84 years).Totally 27 MPA and 4 WG were diagnosed;onset symptoms of renal involvement were in 15 cases and others in 16 cases;18 patients had respiratory system involvements including 8 cases with pulmonary hemorrhage.In admission 27 MPA patients with average SCr(460.42?354.55)?mol/L,and WG group with(659.62?535.1)?mol/L.ANCA spectrum showed 24 P-ANCA cases and 7 C-ANCA cases,while ELISA method showed 25 anti-MPO cases and 6 anti-PR3 cases.Conclusion AAV has many kinds of manifestations and progresses in many variable ways.Kidney and respiratory system are most vulnerable in AAV.The treatment is very limited in advanced stage of AAV.The key to improving the outcome of AAV is early detection of ANCA and early diagnosis.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Screening study Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine Year: 2001 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Screening study Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine Year: 2001 Type: Article