Vasculitis

Vasculitis (plural: vasculitides)[1] is a group of disorders that destroy blood vessels by inflammation.[2] Both arteries and veins are affected

Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Classification and external resources
Micrograph showing a vasculitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome). H&E stain.
ICD-10I77.6, I80., L95., M30.-M31.
ICD-9446, 447.6
DiseasesDB13750
MeSHD014657

Vasculitis (plural: vasculitides)[1] is a group of disorders that destroy blood vessels by inflammation.[2] Both arteries and veins are affected. Lymphangitis is sometimes considered a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis is primarily caused by leukocyte migration and resultant damage.

Although both occur in vasculitis, inflammation of veins (phlebitis) or arteries (arteritis) on their own are separate entities.

References

  1. ↑ "Vasculitis - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary". Retrieved 2009-01-08.
  2. ↑ "Glossary of dermatopathological terms. DermNet NZ". Retrieved 2009-01-08.


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