ANCA-associated Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis presenting with Bronchiectasis, GI Involvement and Hypertensive Urgency: A Complex Case without Renal Involvement

Introduction: Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAV) are autoimmune diseases characterized by inflammation of small to medium blood vessels. This case explores AAV pathophysiology, its link to bronchiectasis and leucocytoclasia, ANCA positivity, and current treatmen...

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Main Authors: N. M. M. Risly, I. K. Jayasinghe, N. Athauda, E. M. C. B. Ekanayake, S. Hettige, J. F. Sahana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Kandy Society of Medicine 2024-12-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:https://account.sljm.sljol.info/index.php/sljo-j-sljm2/article/view/552