title: Vasculitis-like Syndromes.
abstract: Vasculitis often presents a diagnostic challenge as the disease processes may have varied presentations. This article reviews some vasculitis-like "mimics," particularly emphasizing viral and bacterial infections, drug-related disorders, various malignancies, and other autoimmune disorders, all of which may have a similar clinical presentation. This article also highlights recent advances and the importance of accurate diagnosis and therapy.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bateman
authors.forename: Aasim
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rehman
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Valeriano-Marcet
mesh_terms: D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019970:Cocaine-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D056784:Leukoencephalopathies / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*