Pseudovasculitis and corticosteroid therapy.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_D4EDE5408299
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
Pseudovasculitis and corticosteroid therapy.
Journal
Clinical rheumatology
Author(s)
Ribi C., Mauget D., Egger J.F., Khatchatourian G., Villard J.
ISSN
0770-3198 (Print)
ISSN-L
0770-3198
Publication state
Published
Issued date
09/2005
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
24
Number
5
Pages
539-543
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Pseudovasculitis, vasculitis-like syndromes, vasculitis look-alikes, or mimics of vasculitis represent a heterogeneous collection of disorders that are capable of simulating vasculitis. Inappropriate diagnosis leads to delay or absence of proper management and exposure to potentially deleterious treatment modalities such as corticosteroids and cytotoxic agents. We report the case of fibromuscular dysplasia suspected to be a polyarteritis nodosa. The progression of the lesions visualized by the ultrasonographic study and computed tomography (CT) scan after 10 days of treatment led to an emergency laparotomy. The possible deleterious role of steroids given to treat the suspected vasculitis is discussed.
Keywords
Adrenal Cortex Hormones/adverse effects, Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use, Adult, Female, Fibromuscular Dysplasia/diagnosis, Fibromuscular Dysplasia/pathology, Humans, Laparotomy, Polyarteritis Nodosa/diagnosis, Polyarteritis Nodosa/drug therapy, Polyarteritis Nodosa/pathology, Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Web of science
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