Plasmapheresis in a Patient With "Refractory" Urticarial Vasculitis
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research
; : 245-247, 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Immune complexes are found in the circulation of 30%-75% of patients with urticarial vasculitis and much evidence supports the role of these immune complexes in the pathogenesis of urticarial vasculitis. Plasmapheresis is effective for removing these immune complexes; however, there are few reports on the use of plasmapheresis in the treatment of urticarial vasculitis. We describe a case of "refractory" urticarial vasculitis in which the symptoms improved after plasmapheresis treatment. We suggest that plasmapheresis be considered as an option in patients with severe or treatment-resistant urticarial vasculitis.
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Main subject:
Vasculitis
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Plasmapheresis
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Antigen-Antibody Complex
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article