Polyarteritis nodosa and cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa.
Cutaneous vasculitis can present with a variety of lesions and associated symptoms. It is important for the clinician to be able to recognize vasculitis lesions and know when to pursue further laboratory studies that will determine the extent of the disease process in a patient. This review compares and contrasts polyarteritis nodosa with its cutaneous counterpart. The diagnostic workup and management of these two entities as well as the overall approach to a patient with a possible vasculitic condition are emphasized.
Herbert
Courtney R
CR
Department of Dermatology, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
Russo
Glenn G
GG
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D010488:Polyarteritis Nodosa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017445:Skin Diseases, Vascular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones