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Necrotizing vasculitis



Circulatory system
Circulatory system


Necrotizing vasculitis

Alternative Names:

Vasculitis - necrotizing
Symptoms:
  • Skin lesion
    • Papule (small, solid, and raised lesion)
    • Lesions red or purple (purpuric)
    • Lesions on the legs, hands, or other areas
  • Fingers that change color (blueness of the fingers or toes)
  • Infarction (tissue death due to lack of oxygen)
    • Pain or tenderness in the area
    • Redness (if superficial area)
    • Non-healing ulcers
  • Joint pain (such as knee pain, elbow pain)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Pain, numbness, tingling in an extremity or any area
  • Changes or decrease in function of an extremity or any area
  • Fever
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
  • Weakness
  • Swallowing difficulty
  • Speech impairment
  • Leg pain
  • Muscle contractions
  • Muscle atrophy
  • Movement difficulty
  • Painful menstruation
  • Hoarseness or changing voice
  • Fatigue
  • Pupils that are different size
  • Eyelid drooping
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).




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