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Definition

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A rare systemic illness characterised by necrotising inflammation of medium-sized arteries leading to aneurysm formation.
Principally affects viscera, and may lead to organ infarction if left untreated

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Clinical Features

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Fever
Weight loss
Malaise
GI upset
Vasculitic rash
Renal, pulmonary and CVS involvement may also occur
Peripheral neuropathy may also occu, due to involvement of the vasa nervorum

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Association with

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HEP B infection

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Clinical diagnosis may be confirmed either by

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Histological analysis of affected organs

Coeliac axis or renal arteriograms (beading pattern of microaneurysms)

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Treatment →

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High-dose glucocorticoids usually with pulsed cyclophosphamide therapy

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