title: A primer on vasculitis.
abstract: Vasculitides are rare but serious conditions involving inflammation of the body's blood vessels that can lead to organ damage and myriad complications. This article describes the various forms of vasculitis and their incidence, and discusses diagnosis and treatment of patients with the more common forms.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Division of Rheumatology, Rochester, USA.
authors.forename: Kenneth J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Warrington
authors.forename: Eric L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Matteson
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D058846:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015994:Incidence; D010951:Plasma Exchange; D012307:Risk Factors; D000069283:Rituximab; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D058846:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D000069283:Rituximab