Abstract
This heterogeneous group of disorders is characterized by inflammation of small blood vessels. Hypersensitivity vasculitis may occur as a primary disease or in association with an underlying illness such as a connective tissue disorder or malignancy. Patients show any one of a number of different skin lesions; visceral organ involvement may also be present. The prognosis is generally good. Remission may be hastened by a brief course of corticosteroids.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 171-175 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | American Family Physician |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jul 1 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Family Practice