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1
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Describe PAN

A

Necrotising vasculitis of medium sized vessels resulting in aneurysm and thrombus formation
Causes infarction in many organs

2
Q

Symptoms of PAN

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Skin rash
Punched out ulcers
Glomerular ischaemia
Also heart, GI, neuro involvement

USUALLY LUNG SPARING

3
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Investigations for PAN

A

High CRP and ESR

Diagnose on renal biopsy or angiography

4
Q

Management of PAN

A

Refer
Control BP
Manage complications
Steroids if mild, steroid sparing drugs if severe

5
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What infection is PAN associated with

A

Hepatitis B