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    Aggressive immunosuppressive therapy, including prednisolone and cyclophosphamide, improved survival rates in patients with microscopic polyarteritis, a systemic small vessel vasculitis. Five-year patient and kidney survival rates were 65% and 55% respectively.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Rheumatology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Microscopic polyarteritis is a systemic small vessel vasculitis.
    • Patients often present with skin and musculoskeletal symptoms.
    • Renal impairment due to focal necrotising glomerulonephritis is common.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy in patients with microscopic polyarteritis.
    • To determine patient and kidney survival rates in treated patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 34 patients with microscopic polyarteritis.
    • Treatment regimens included prednisolone, azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, and plasma exchange.
    • Actuarial survival rates were calculated over five years.

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    Main Results:

    • Thirty-three patients received immunosuppressive treatment.
    • Five-year patient survival rate was 65%.
    • Five-year kidney survival rate was 55%.

    Conclusions:

    • Aggressive immunosuppressive therapy appears beneficial for patients with microscopic polyarteritis.
    • Treatment can improve both patient and renal outcomes.
    • Further research into optimal treatment strategies is warranted.