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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Lupus vasculitis
			\| image = [[File:Cutaneous_small-vessel_vasculitis.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = Cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis
			\| field = [[Rheumatology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Skin rash]], [[joint pain]], [[fever]], [[fatigue]]
			\| complications = [[Kidney damage]], [[neurological complications]], [[organ damage]]
			\| onset = Typically in [[young adults]]
			\| duration = [[Chronic]]
			\| causes = [[Autoimmune disorder]]
			\| risks = [[Genetic predisposition]], [[environmental factors]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Blood tests]], [[biopsy]], [[imaging studies]]
			\| differential = [[Other vasculitides]], [[infections]], [[drug reactions]]
			\| treatment = [[Corticosteroids]], [[immunosuppressive drugs]], [[biologics]]
			\| prognosis = Variable, depends on severity and response to treatment
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
	'''Lupus vasculitis''' is a serious condition that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own blood vessels, causing inflammation and damage. This condition is a common complication of [[Systemic lupus erythematosus\|lupus]], a chronic autoimmune disease.		'''Lupus vasculitis''' is a serious condition that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own blood vessels, causing inflammation and damage. This condition is a common complication of [[Systemic lupus erythematosus\|lupus]], a chronic autoimmune disease.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==

	The symptoms of lupus vasculitis can vary greatly depending on which blood vessels are affected. Common symptoms include:		The symptoms of lupus vasculitis can vary greatly depending on which blood vessels are affected. Common symptoms include:

	* [[Rash\|rashes]] on the skin		* [[Rash\|rashes]] on the skin
	* [[Fever\|fevers]]		* [[Fever\|fevers]]
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	* [[Chest pain\|chest pain]]		* [[Chest pain\|chest pain]]
	* [[Shortness of breath\|shortness of breath]]		* [[Shortness of breath\|shortness of breath]]

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==

	Lupus vasculitis is caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the body's own blood vessels. This can occur as a result of [[Systemic lupus erythematosus\|lupus]], a chronic autoimmune disease.		Lupus vasculitis is caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the body's own blood vessels. This can occur as a result of [[Systemic lupus erythematosus\|lupus]], a chronic autoimmune disease.

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==

	Diagnosis of lupus vasculitis typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. These tests may include:		Diagnosis of lupus vasculitis typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. These tests may include:

	* [[Blood test\|Blood tests]]		* [[Blood test\|Blood tests]]
	* [[Urine test\|Urine tests]]		* [[Urine test\|Urine tests]]
	* [[Biopsy\|Biopsies]] of affected tissues		* [[Biopsy\|Biopsies]] of affected tissues

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==

	Treatment for lupus vasculitis typically involves medications to suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation. These may include:		Treatment for lupus vasculitis typically involves medications to suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation. These may include:

	* [[Corticosteroid\|Corticosteroids]]		* [[Corticosteroid\|Corticosteroids]]
	* [[Immunosuppressant\|Immunosuppressants]]		* [[Immunosuppressant\|Immunosuppressants]]
	* [[Chemotherapy\|Chemotherapy drugs]]		* [[Chemotherapy\|Chemotherapy drugs]]

	In severe cases, surgery may be required to repair damaged blood vessels.		In severe cases, surgery may be required to repair damaged blood vessels.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[Systemic lupus erythematosus]]		* [[Systemic lupus erythematosus]]
	* [[Vasculitis]]		* [[Vasculitis]]
	* [[Autoimmune disease]]		* [[Autoimmune disease]]

	== References ==		== References ==

	<references />		<references />

	[[Category:Medical conditions]]		[[Category:Medical conditions]]
	[[Category:Autoimmune diseases]]		[[Category:Autoimmune diseases]]
	[[Category:Vascular diseases]]		[[Category:Vascular diseases]]

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	~~= Lupus vasculitis =~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Cutaneous_small-vessel_vasculitis.jpg~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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'''Lupus vasculitis''' is a serious condition that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own blood vessels, causing inflammation and damage. This condition is a common complication of [[Systemic lupus erythematosus|lupus]], a chronic autoimmune disease.

== Symptoms ==

The symptoms of lupus vasculitis can vary greatly depending on which blood vessels are affected. Common symptoms include:

* [[Rash|rashes]] on the skin
* [[Fever|fevers]]
* [[Fatigue|fatigue]]
* [[Joint pain|joint pain]]
* [[Swelling|swelling]] in the legs or ankles
* [[Chest pain|chest pain]]
* [[Shortness of breath|shortness of breath]]

== Causes ==

Lupus vasculitis is caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the body's own blood vessels. This can occur as a result of [[Systemic lupus erythematosus|lupus]], a chronic autoimmune disease.

== Diagnosis ==

Diagnosis of lupus vasculitis typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. These tests may include:

* [[Blood test|Blood tests]]
* [[Urine test|Urine tests]]
* [[Biopsy|Biopsies]] of affected tissues

== Treatment ==

Treatment for lupus vasculitis typically involves medications to suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation. These may include:

* [[Corticosteroid|Corticosteroids]]
* [[Immunosuppressant|Immunosuppressants]]
* [[Chemotherapy|Chemotherapy drugs]]

In severe cases, surgery may be required to repair damaged blood vessels.

== See also ==

* [[Systemic lupus erythematosus]]
* [[Vasculitis]]
* [[Autoimmune disease]]

== References ==

<references />

[[Category:Medical conditions]]
[[Category:Autoimmune diseases]]
[[Category:Vascular diseases]]

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