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Molecular targeted therapies for microscopic polyangiitis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis [PDF]
Clinical trials and observational studies have established cyclophosphamide (CY) or rituximab plus glucocorticoid (GC) as standard remission induction therapies in patients with microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA ...
Masayoshi Harigai +3 more
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Clinical features of kidney involvement in microscopic microscopic polyangiitis [PDF]
Aim. To evaluate clinical features and outcomes of renal involvement in patients with microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). Materials and methods: We enrolled 99 patients with MPA, diagnosed in accordance with the algorithm of the European Medicines Evaluation
E M Shchegoleva +3 more
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Temporal Arteritis and Vision Loss in Microscopic Polyangiitis: A Case Report and Literature Review
Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is an idiopathic autoimmune disease characterized by systemic vasculitis. While the lungs and kidneys are the major organs affected by MPA, it is known to involve multiple organ systems throughout the body.
Alexander G. Goglia +3 more
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ANCA Associated Mononeuritis Multiplex with Overlap in Vasculitic Syndromes [PDF]
Mononeuritis multiplex is a common manifestation of many illnesses which includes Hansen’s disease and certain types of systemic vasculitis. The Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)-Associated Vasculitis (AAV) is a group of rare diseases which ...
Ravi Anadure +3 more
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Microscopic polyangiitis is an uncommon systemic vasculitis of varying severity that is associated with myeloperoxidase (MPO) and perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic (p-ANCA) antibodies. The most commonly affected organs are the lungs and kidneys.
Justin M. Segraves, M.D. +1 more
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Microscopic polyangiitis with dermatomyositis
Abstract Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease with a heterogeneous presentation that often has multiple extramuscular manifestations, although it does not typically involve the renal function. A 62-year-old female presented with proximal muscle weakness and rashes, which are classic symptoms of dermatomyositis without creatine kinase (CK ...
Erin M, Bauer, Ernest, Brahn
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The anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAVs) are a group of severe life-threatening autoimmune diseases, and one of the most important problems in practical rheumatology.
T. V. Beketova +2 more
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BackgroundAntineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis is triggered by environmental factors, including silica dust exposure. Repeated tsunami waves brought a large volume of silica-containing sludge inland after the Great East Japan ...
Yoichi Takeuchi +7 more
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Background The data from cohorts of childhood-onset granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) remain scarce and heterogeneous. We aimed to analyse the features at presentation, therapeutic approaches and the disease course
Michele Iudici +5 more
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Hearing Loss and Kidney Dysfunction: Finding a Unifying Diagnosis
Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is a systemic vasculitis that affects small caliber vessels, with renal and lung compromise. Diagnosis can be challenging; timely diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent devastating complication, particularly renal
Praveena Iruku +4 more
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