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Microscopic Polyangiitis

A primary systemic vasculitis of small- and some medium-sized vessels. It is characterized by a tropism for kidneys and lungs, positive association with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA), and a paucity of immunoglobulin deposits in vessel walls.
Also Known As:
Microscopic Polyangiitides; Polyangiitides, Microscopic; Polyangiitis, Microscopic
Networked: 963 relevant articles (54 outcomes, 79 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's Granulomatosis)
2. Vasculitis (Vasculitides)
3. Churg-Strauss Syndrome (Allergic Angiitis)
4. Hemorrhage
5. Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis

Experts

1. Guillevin, Loïc: 39 articles (01/2022 - 02/2003)
2. Specks, Ulrich: 29 articles (01/2022 - 05/2002)
3. Pagnoux, Christian: 28 articles (01/2022 - 04/2003)
4. Mouthon, Luc: 23 articles (01/2022 - 02/2003)
5. Puéchal, Xavier: 22 articles (01/2022 - 02/2003)
6. French Vasculitis Study Group: 19 articles (01/2022 - 09/2005)
7. Merkel, Peter A: 18 articles (01/2022 - 04/2003)
8. Kallenberg, Cees G M: 18 articles (01/2018 - 02/2002)
9. Cohen, Pascal: 17 articles (01/2020 - 02/2003)
10. Terrier, Benjamin: 16 articles (01/2022 - 09/2014)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Microscopic Polyangiitis:
1. Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA)IBA
2. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Rituximab (Mabthera)FDA Link
4. Azathioprine (Imuran)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
6. Immunosuppressive Agents (Immunosuppressants)IBA
7. Peroxidase (Myeloperoxidase)IBA
8. GlucocorticoidsIBA
9. Mycophenolic Acid (Cellcept)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Methotrexate (Mexate)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Remission Induction
3. Plasma Exchange
4. Chinese Traditional Medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
5. Duration of Therapy