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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Kandy Society of Medicine
2024-12-01
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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 |