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Necrotizing vasculitis

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Vasculitis - necrotizing

Symptoms

papule
color red to purple (purpuric)
on the legs, hands, or other areas

fingers that change color (blueness of the fingers or toes)

infarction (inflammation due to lack of oxygen)

pain in the area
redness (if superficial area)
tenderness of the area

joint pain (such as, knee pain, elbow pain)

pain, numbness, tingling in an extremity or any area

changes or decrease in function of an extremity or any area

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Note: Symptoms vary depending on the location of the affected vessels.

Signs and Tests

Examination findings may vary depending on the part of the body affected by the necrotizing vasculitis. Neurologic examination may show single or multiple neuropathy (nerve damage).

A muscle biopsy of the suspected muscle, nerve biopsy, or organ or tissue biopsy shows vasculitis.
A chest X-ray may indicate lesions of the chest.
A sedimentation rate is often elevated (nonspecific finding).
A urinalysis may show blood, casts, urine protein, or other abnormalities.
Hepatitis blood tests may be positive.

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