Cutaneous manifestations of anti ‐neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody‐associated vasculitis

ConclusionCutaneous manifestations are common and varied in AAV and are associated with disease severity in patients with GPA, EGPA, cytoplasmic/anti ‐PR3 ANCA, or ANCA‐negative disease. These findings underscore the potential diagnostic and prognostic importance of the cutaneous examination in the evaluation and management of AAV.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - May 17, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Robert G Micheletti, Zelma Chiesa Fuxench, Anthea Craven, Richard A Watts, Raashid A Luqmani, Peter A Merkel, The Diagnostic, Classification Criteria in Vasculitis Study (DCVAS) Investigators Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research