Necrotizing vasculitis

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Circulatory system

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Necrotizing vasculitis

Alternative Names:

Vasculitis - necrotizing

Treatment:

Treatment aims at reduction of the inflammation, allowing the natural healing process to occur. Corticosteroids (given in low doses) or other drugs that suppress the immune system may reduce inflammation of the blood vessels.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome varies with the location of the vasculitis and the extent of the associated tissue damage.

Complications:

Permanent damage to the structure or function of the affected area
Secondary infections of necrotic tissues

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate that necrotizing vasculitis may be present.

Urgent or emergency symptoms include weakness, swallowing difficulty, speech impairment, changes in pupil size, and loss of function of an arm or leg or other body part.

Review Date: 8/2/2005
Reviewed By: Ariel D. Teitel, M.D., M.B.A., Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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