[Microscopic polyangiitis induced by a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Case report]

Abstract

Microscopic polyangiitis is an ANCA-associated vasculitis and affects small sized vessels. We report a case of microscopic polyangiitis, in a 31 year old patient with renal, skin and neurologic manifestations, which was probably triggered by a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Under induction therapy with corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide, the kidney recovery is complete, neurological is slow but satisfactory.

Keywords: Inhibiteur de la recapture de la sérotonine; Microscopic polyangiitis; Polyangéite microscopique; Purpura; Serotonin reuptake inhibitor; Tetraparesis; Tétraparésie.