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Polyarteritis nodosa    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Periarteritis nodosa

Treatment

  • prednisone
  • cyclophosphamide

Prognosis

Treatment is mandatory for long-term survival. Without treatment, survival is poor. However, with current treatments using steroids and other drugs (such as cyclophosphamide), improvements are seen both in the symptoms as well as in the survival rate. The most serious associated conditions generally involve the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.

Complications

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of this disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve the chance of a good outcome.

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