Treatment and diagnosis of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies-associated vasculitis / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) includes granulomatosis with polyangiitis,microscopic polyangiitis,eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis,which are known for this name because the common involvement of ANCA in the serum.New revise have been made in the Chapel Hill consensus conference 2012 about the nomenclature and definition of vasculitides,including the AAV.AAV can be misdiagnosed and delay diagnosed very easily for the variety and lack of specificity of clinical manifestations,and a early diagnosis and timely treatment is the key for a better prognosis.