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Systemic Vasculitis
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Definition
: A heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by inflammation and necrosis of the blood vessel walls.
Examples
Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis
;
Polyarteritis Nodosa
;
Rheumatoid Vasculitis
Other names
Vasculitis, Systemic; Vasculitides, Systemic; Systemic Vasculitides