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Polyarteritis nodosa and the antiphospholipid syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9402867     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We describe a case of classical polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) with visceral aneurysms presenting with renal infarction and hypertension. The female patient also had all the laboratory features of the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and 2 months into her illness developed a large iliofemoral thrombosis. She responded well to immunosuppressive therapy and anti-coagulation. Repeat arteriogram showed regression of the visceral aneurysms. The link between PAN and APS, and the therapeutic dilemma posed by this association, are discussed.
Authors:
B Dasgupta; M K Almond; A Tanqueray
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  British journal of rheumatology     Volume:  36     ISSN:  0263-7103     ISO Abbreviation:  Br. J. Rheumatol.     Publication Date:  1997 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-01-09     Completed Date:  1998-01-09     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8302415     Medline TA:  Br J Rheumatol     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1210-2     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Rheumatology, Southend General Hospital, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aneurysm / etiology,  pathology,  radiography
Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*
Aortography
Female
Femoral Vein / pathology,  radiography
Humans
Hypertension, Renal / etiology
Iliac Vein / pathology,  radiography
Infarction / etiology
Kidney / blood supply
Middle Aged
Pain / etiology
Polyarteritis Nodosa / complications*
Renal Artery / pathology,  radiography
Thrombophlebitis / etiology,  pathology,  radiography

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