[Vasculitis in children]

Med Wieku Rozwoj. 2007 Oct-Dec;11(4):429-34.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Vasculitis is a group of rare diseases of unknown etiology, characterised by inflammation and necrosis of blood vessels, contributing to various clinical consequences. The variety of clinical symptoms and presence of symptoms from various syndromes often make the diagnosis difficult. Until now no causal treatment has been established. In order to achieve a remission of the disease, corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy are recommended.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome
  • Giant Cell Arteritis
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
  • Humans
  • IgA Vasculitis
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa
  • Takayasu Arteritis
  • Vasculitis / diagnosis*
  • Vasculitis / drug therapy*
  • Vasculitis / etiology
  • Vasculitis / pathology

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Immunosuppressive Agents