Vasculitis
Vasculitis is a group of disorders that destroy blood vessels by inflammation. Both arteries and veins are affected. Lymphangitis (inflammation of lymphatic vessels) is sometimes considered a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis is primarily caused by leukocyte migration and resultant damage. Although both occur in vasculitis, inflammation of veins (phlebitis) or arteries (arteritis) on their own are separate entities.
| Vasculitis | |
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| Other names | Vasculitides |
| Petechia and purpura on the lower limb due to medication-induced vasculitis | |
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| Specialty | Rheumatology, Immunology |
| Symptoms | Weight loss, fever, myalgia, purpura |
| Complications | Gangrene, Myocardial infarction |
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