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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Eosinophilic vasculitis | |||
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| field = [[Rheumatology]], [[Immunology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Fever]], [[fatigue]], [[weight loss]], [[skin rash]], [[muscle pain]], [[joint pain]] | |||
| complications = [[Organ damage]], [[neuropathy]], [[kidney failure]] | |||
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| causes = [[Autoimmune disorder]] | |||
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| diagnosis = [[Blood test]], [[biopsy]], [[imaging studies]] | |||
| differential = [[Churg-Strauss syndrome]], [[Polyarteritis nodosa]], [[Microscopic polyangiitis]] | |||
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| treatment = [[Corticosteroids]], [[immunosuppressive drugs]] | |||
| medication = [[Prednisone]], [[Cyclophosphamide]], [[Methotrexate]] | |||
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'''Eosinophilic vasculitis''' is a rare type of [[vasculitis]] that is characterized by the presence of [[eosinophils]] in the blood vessels. This condition can affect various organs in the body, including the skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. | '''Eosinophilic vasculitis''' is a rare type of [[vasculitis]] that is characterized by the presence of [[eosinophils]] in the blood vessels. This condition can affect various organs in the body, including the skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of eosinophilic vasculitis can vary depending on the organs affected. Common symptoms include: | The symptoms of eosinophilic vasculitis can vary depending on the organs affected. Common symptoms include: | ||
* [[Fever]] | * [[Fever]] | ||
* [[Fatigue]] | * [[Fatigue]] | ||
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* [[Asthma]] | * [[Asthma]] | ||
* [[Abdominal pain]] | * [[Abdominal pain]] | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
The exact cause of eosinophilic vasculitis is unknown. However, it is believed to be an [[autoimmune disease]], where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. | The exact cause of eosinophilic vasculitis is unknown. However, it is believed to be an [[autoimmune disease]], where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of eosinophilic vasculitis is often challenging due to its rarity and the wide range of symptoms. It typically involves a combination of blood tests, imaging studies, and sometimes a biopsy of affected tissue. | Diagnosis of eosinophilic vasculitis is often challenging due to its rarity and the wide range of symptoms. It typically involves a combination of blood tests, imaging studies, and sometimes a biopsy of affected tissue. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for eosinophilic vasculitis typically involves medications to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. These may include [[corticosteroids]] and [[immunosuppressive drugs]]. | Treatment for eosinophilic vasculitis typically involves medications to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. These may include [[corticosteroids]] and [[immunosuppressive drugs]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Vasculitis]] | * [[Vasculitis]] | ||
* [[Eosinophils]] | * [[Eosinophils]] | ||
* [[Autoimmune disease]] | * [[Autoimmune disease]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Vasculitis]] | [[Category:Vasculitis]] | ||
[[Category:Autoimmune diseases]] | [[Category:Autoimmune diseases]] | ||
{{stub}} | {{stub}} | ||
{{No image}} | {{No image}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:38, 3 April 2025
| Eosinophilic vasculitis | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Fever, fatigue, weight loss, skin rash, muscle pain, joint pain |
| Complications | Organ damage, neuropathy, kidney failure |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Autoimmune disorder |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Blood test, biopsy, imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | Churg-Strauss syndrome, Polyarteritis nodosa, Microscopic polyangiitis |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs |
| Medication | Prednisone, Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | |
Eosinophilic vasculitis is a rare type of vasculitis that is characterized by the presence of eosinophils in the blood vessels. This condition can affect various organs in the body, including the skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of eosinophilic vasculitis can vary depending on the organs affected. Common symptoms include:
Causes[edit]
The exact cause of eosinophilic vasculitis is unknown. However, it is believed to be an autoimmune disease, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of eosinophilic vasculitis is often challenging due to its rarity and the wide range of symptoms. It typically involves a combination of blood tests, imaging studies, and sometimes a biopsy of affected tissue.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for eosinophilic vasculitis typically involves medications to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. These may include corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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