title: The systemic vasculitides.
abstract: Taken together, the systemic vasculitides constitute a small but significant component in the practice of many primary care physicians. Like most diseases with autoimmune aspects, the vasculitides increase in prevalence with age. Of paramount importance is careful differentiation, to provide early appropriate treatment and to monitor adverse effects.
authors.affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Charleston.
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: LeRoy
mesh_terms: D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007105:Immune Complex Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013577:Syndrome; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy