Abstract |
The systemic vasculitides are comparatively rare but important disorders of childhood. Apart from Henoch-Schönlein purpura, which is the commonest example in paediatric practice, Kawasaki disease is most often encountered. Polyarteritis and Wagener's granulomatosis have a lower incidence but are associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Newer investigative procedures and therapeutic approaches have led to more accurate diagnoses and improved outcome but further advances await a better understanding of the vasculitides: polyarteritis; Kawasaki disease; Wagener's granulomatosis; and ANCA in childhood.
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Authors | M J Dillon |
Journal | Clinical and experimental rheumatology
(Clin Exp Rheumatol)
1993 May-Jun
Vol. 11 Suppl 9
Pg. S19-21
ISSN: 0392-856X [Print] Italy |
PMID | 8354000
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Arteritis
(classification, physiopathology, therapy)
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
(classification, physiopathology, therapy)
- Humans
- Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
(classification, physiopathology, therapy)
- Vasculitis
(classification)
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