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Polyarteritis Nodosa (Periarteritis Nodosa)

A form of necrotizing non-granulomatous inflammation occurring primarily in medium-sized ARTERIES, often with microaneurysms. It is characterized by muscle, joint, and abdominal pain resulting from arterial infarction and scarring in affected organs. Polyarteritis nodosa with lung involvement is called CHURG-STRAUSS SYNDROME.
Also Known As:
Periarteritis Nodosa; Arteritides, Necrotizing; Arteritis, Necrotizing; Essential Polyarteritides; Necrotizing Arteritides; Polyarteritides, Essential; Polyarteritis, Essential; Essential Polyarteritis; Necrotizing Arteritis
Networked: 958 relevant articles (57 outcomes, 34 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Churg-Strauss Syndrome (Allergic Angiitis)
2. Vasculitis (Vasculitides)
3. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Libman-Sacks Disease)
4. Microscopic Polyangiitis
5. Hepatitis B

Experts

1. Guillevin, Loïc: 20 articles (01/2022 - 02/2002)
2. Pagnoux, Christian: 14 articles (04/2020 - 04/2003)
3. Mouthon, Luc: 12 articles (01/2022 - 02/2003)
4. Kawakami, Tamihiro: 10 articles (07/2017 - 12/2007)
5. Ozen, Seza: 9 articles (01/2022 - 09/2005)
6. Cohen, Pascal: 9 articles (11/2017 - 02/2002)
7. Soma, Yoshinao: 9 articles (07/2017 - 12/2007)
8. Mahr, Alfred: 9 articles (04/2015 - 02/2003)
9. Terrier, Benjamin: 7 articles (01/2022 - 02/2009)
10. French Vasculitis Study Group: 7 articles (11/2017 - 06/2004)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Polyarteritis Nodosa:
1. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
3. Interferon-alpha (Interferon Alfa)IBA
4. SteroidsIBA
5. Prednisolone (Predate)FDA LinkGeneric
6. Immunosuppressive Agents (Immunosuppressants)IBA
7. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)IBA
8. GlucocorticoidsIBA
9. Rituximab (Mabthera)FDA Link
10. Azathioprine (Imuran)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Plasma Exchange
3. Kidney Transplantation
4. Surgical Amputation (Amputations)
5. Sympathectomy (Sympathectomies)