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ANCA-associated Vasculitis

ANCA-associated vasculitis is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the blood vessels. It causes inflammation and damage to the blood vessels, resulting in a wide range of symptoms. Its main forms are Wegener's granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, and Churg-Strauss syndrome…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

ANCA-associated vasculitis is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the blood vessels. It causes inflammation and damage to the blood vessels, resulting in a wide range of symptoms. Its main forms are Wegener's granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, and Churg-Strauss syndrome. ANCA-associated vasculitis is life-threatening without prompt treatment. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment with immunosuppressant drugs are necessary to decrease the risk of organ damage. In addition, glucocorticoids are also commonly used as a first-line treatment to control inflammation. With proper treatment, many patients can achieve remission and lead a normal life.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Vasculitis.

Journal editorial board
Bruno Amato · Italy Alessandra Granata · United Kingdom Sophia Lionaki · Greece

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