Presentation
Protease proteinase 3 (PR3) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) ANCA are present in almost all patients with MPA and GPA in the active generalized stage of the disease; in EGPA, ANCA are present in less than 40 percent and their presence is associated with typical [thermofisher.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Arthralgia
Musculoskeletal symptoms are common, with most patients experiencing arthralgias and/or myalgias. A true synovitis can be seen in 25 percent of patients. Mononeuritis multiplex. [thermofisher.com]
- Myalgia
Musculoskeletal symptoms are common, with most patients experiencing arthralgias and/or myalgias. A true synovitis can be seen in 25 percent of patients. Mononeuritis multiplex. [thermofisher.com]
- Arthritis
Arthritis Res Ther. 2007;9 Suppl 2:S9. [thermofisher.com]
Treatment
[…] skin Vasculitis diagnosis: Testing for differential diagnosis Prompt recognition of vasculitis either as a new presentation or a clinical relapse is key to optimizing management and preventing organ damage.6 The good news is that prompt diagnosis and treatment [thermofisher.com]
Prevention
Prompt recognition of vasculitis either as a new presentation or a clinical relapse is key to optimizing management and preventing organ damage.6 ANCA-associated vasculitides Vasculitis is a condition that causes inflammation of vessel walls.3 ANCA-associated [thermofisher.com]