Dermatological manifestations associated with microscopic polyangiitis

Rheumatol Int. 2008 Apr;28(6):593-5. doi: 10.1007/s00296-007-0497-0. Epub 2007 Dec 8.

Abstract

Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is a systemic small vessel vasculitis, which, although primarily associated with necrotizing and crescentic glomerulonephritis and pulmonary capillaritis, often has cutaneous and musculoskeltal features. Although the skin is affected in 20-70% of patients, the precise description has been limited. This retrospective study analyzed clinical manifestations in patients of MPA with skin eruptions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Purpura / etiology*
  • Vasculitis / complications*
  • Vasculitis / pathology