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Cutaneous periarteritis nodosa in a child.
American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|September 1, 1985
Summary
A child developed chronic cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) at age five. Long-term observation showed skin involvement only, managed with intermittent corticosteroids.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Rheumatology
- Dermatology
- Vasculitis Research
Background:
- Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a systemic vasculitis.
- Cutaneous PAN primarily affects the skin.
- Chronic cases require long-term management.