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  • Heterogeneous group of conditions with unclear etiopathogenesis.
  • Significant cause of multiorganic dysfunction and premature mortality.

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  • Vasculitis is an uncommon condition with an annual incidence of 40-54 cases per 1,000,000 persons.
  • Diverse clinical presentations complicate recognition.
  • A challenge for clinicians due to its complexity.

Purpose:

  • Review diagnostic and therapeutic advances in common vasculitis forms.
  • Optimize the approach and management of vasculitis.
  • Provide an overview based on a 10-year Medline search.

Summary:

  • Early diagnosis of vasculitis is essential for timely treatment.
  • Diagnosis integrates clinical, laboratory, imaging, and histopathologic data.
  • Treatment may involve antigen removal, underlying disease management, or primary vasculitis treatment.

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  • Immunosuppressive therapy (glucocorticoids, cyclophosphamide) improved prognosis but has toxicity and relapse issues.
  • Pathogenesis research yields safer options like B-cell depleting agents.
  • Further studies are needed to confirm the potential of novel therapeutic alternatives.