61. Rheumatology -- Weber Et Al. 40 (2): 233 Letters to the Editor. microscopic polyangiitis in a patient with relapsingpolychondritis. F. Weber , E. Kowald , M. Schmuth and N. Sepp http://rheumatology.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/full/40/2/233

HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ... TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH: [advanced] Author: Keyword(s): Year: Vol: Page: PDF Version of this Article Email this article to a friend Similar articles found in: Rheumatology Online PubMed PubMed Citation Search PubMed for articles by: Weber, F. Sepp, N. Alert me when: new articles cite this article Download to Citation Manager Collections under which this article appears: Connective tissue disease Rheumatology 2001; 40: 233-235 British Society for Rheumatology Letters to the Editor Microscopic polyangiitis in a patient with relapsing polychondritis F. Weber E. Kowald M. Schmuth and N. Sepp Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria S IR , We report a 40-yr-old female patient in whom relapsing polychondritis was associated with systemic vasculitis affecting the skin, kidneys and lungs. In 1997 the patient was admitted to our hospital because of swelling and erythema of both ears (Fig. 1 ). Clinical examination revealed inflammation of the cartilage-containing portion of the ears with sparing of the earlobe. The patient complained

62. Clin-Path Associates, P.C. - May 2000 Newsletter important serologic markers for primary systemic small vessel vasculidites (PSVV)including Wegener’s granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, renal limited http://www.clin-path.com/html/newsletters/may2000.html

May 2000 Newsletter PSA Consult Volume III No. 5 May 31, 2000 ANCA AND ASSOCIATED DISEASE: UPDATE INTRODUCTION: Antibodies reacting with the cytoplasm of neutrophils were first noted in patients with necrotizing glomerulonephritis by Davies in 1982. Subsequent observations have identified ANCAs as specific antibodies to antigens in neutrophil granules and monocyte lysosomes. ANCA results are universally accepted as important adjuncts to the diagnosis of primary systemic small vessel vasculitis, however, neither the American College of Rheumatology (1990) nor the Chapel Hill Consensus Conference (1994) classification schemes of vasculitis currently use ANCA or ANCA-related antigen specificity as part of their diagnostic criteria. The Chapel Hill systemic vasculitis classification scheme is currently being revised to allow for ANCA and ANCA-associated antigen specificity. ANCA are also useful in monitoring disease activity, relapses, and response to treatment. Table I lists the current clinical indications for ANCA testing. Problems with ANCA testing and test interpretation have resulted in incorrect diagnoses, errors in management and nonuniformity of test results. An International Consensus Conference Statement on testing and reporting of ANCA was published in the Am J Clin Path in 1999. This statement recommends a combination of indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) with neutrophils and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) that detect the ANCA specific antigens, proteinase 3 (PR3) and myeloperoxidase (MPO), to demonstrate ANCA-associated disease.

63. Best Practice Medicine-Professional Reference - Vasculitis And All require aggressive treatment with glucocorticoids and cytotoxic agents to preventcomplications 5. Some authorities include microscopic polyangiitis as a http://merck.praxis.md/index.asp?page=bpm_report&article_id=CPM02AL303§ion=r

64. P990820a - Polyarteritis Nodosa Title Treatment of polyarteritis nodosa and microscopic polyangiitis. Title Polyarteritisnodosa, microscopic polyangiitis, and ChurgStrauss syndrome. http://www.emory.edu/WHSCL/grady/amreport/litsrch99/p990820a.html

Polyarteritis Nodosa (Lubin) Question: What is polyarteritis nodosa? Fulltext Available in MDConsult using Journal Search and the search term: Unique Identifier: 99086413 Authors: Guillevin L. Lhote F. Institution: Hopital Avicenne, Universite Paris-Nord, Bobigny, France. Title: Treatment of polyarteritis nodosa and microscopic polyangiitis. [Review] [49 refs] Unique Identifier: 96160004 Authors: Lhote F. Guillevin L. Institution: Hopital Delafontaine, Saint-Denis, France. Title: Polyarteritis nodosa, microscopic polyangiitis, and Churg-Strauss syndrome. Clinical aspects and treatment. [Review] [132 refs] Source: Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America. 21(4):911-47, 1995 Nov. Abstract: In this article, three systemic vasculitidespolyarteritis nodosa, microscopic polyangiitis, and Churg-Strauss syndromeare reviewed, focusing on advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis, new classification nomenclature, and major clinical features of these vasculitides. Distinguishing criteria between polyarteritis nodosa and microscopic polyangiitis are also presented in detail, and recent advances in the clinical management of these diseases according to appropriate therapeutic strategies are recommended. [References: 132] Morning Report Emory University School of Medicine 1999 Edition Participating Faculty: Daniel Stephens MD / Donald Brady MD dbrady@emory.edu

65. Abstract: Mortality And Morbidity In Peripheral Neuropathy Associated Churg-Stra ChurgStrauss syndrome (CSS) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) are commonly characterizedby systemic necrotizing vasculitis and frequent occurrence of axonal http://www.jrheum.com/abstracts/abstracts02/1408.html

Search the Journal Home Current Issue Archives Guidelines for Authors ... Contact Info Mortality and Morbidity in Peripheral Neuropathy Associated Churg-Strauss Syndrome and Microscopic Polyangiitis NAOKI HATTORI, KEIKO MORI, KENICHIRO MISU, HARUKI KOIKE, MIYUKI ICHIMURA, and GEN SOBUE Objective. Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) are commonly characterized by systemic necrotizing vasculitis and frequent occurrence of axonal neuropathy. We investigated whether the neuropathy in these 2 diseases reveals differences in clinicopathologic features and predicts survival and functional outcome. We compared 30 patients with CSS associated neuropathy with 26 patients with MPA associated neuropathy in terms of clinical, laboratory, electrophysiologic, and outcome data. MPA cases showed a significantly higher age at onset, a higher male/female ratio, and more extensive systemic organ involvement than CSS. Inflammatory markers including antimyeloperoxidase antibody titers were also significantly higher in MPA. Both CSS and MPA showed similar neuropathic symptoms, electrophysiologic findings, and sural nerve biopsy findings representing acute axonal changes. Functional disability assessed by modified Rankin score, muscle strength, and nerve conduction variables were similar in CSS and MPA, both in the acute peak phase and during longterm followup. However, survival was significantly worse in MPA than CSS. Neuropathy associated CSS and MPA shared common neuropathic features throughout the course, but systemic organ involvement, inflammatory marker concentrations, and relapse rates were significantly higher in MPA, which showed a poorer survival rate. (J Rheumatol 2002;29:1408-14)

66. Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies: microscopic polyangiitis. unknown antigens, HIV. microscopic polyangiitis. Thisis a pauci-immune necrotizing vasculitis involving small-sized vessels. http://medinfo.wustl.edu/~labmed/1996vol4no1.html

Laboratory Medicine Newsletter January 1996, Volume 4 Number 1 Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies: Current diagnostic potential John D. Pfeifer, M.D., Ph.D. Robin G. Lorenz, M.D., Ph.D. Introduction - The anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) represent a group of antibodies directed against cytoplasmic components of neutrophil granulocytes and monocytes. They were first described by Davies in 1982 (Davies et al., 1982), and Hall in 1984 (Hall et al., 1984) in patients with segmental necrotizing glomerulonephritis. This observation was confirmed in 1985 by van der Woude, who first reported the association between Wegener's granulomatosis and ANCA (van der Woude et al., 1985). Since these original studies, an enormous amount of data on ANCA disease associations and antigen specificity has been reported. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide an understanding of the method of ANCA determination and its current diagnostic potential. I ndirect Immunofluorescence Determination of ANCA ANCA Target Antigens (Table I) - The neutrophil contains two main kinds of granules, the primary (alpha or azurophilic) granules and the secondary (specific) granules. The main azurophilic granule proteins are the enzyme myeloperoxidase (MPO) and the serine proteases, elastase, cathepsin-G, and proteinase 3 (PR3) (Hagen et al., 1993). Monocytes possess similar granules. The secondary granules contain lysozyme, lactoferrin, and vitamin B12-binding protein.

67. Prevalence Of ANCA In Patients With Connective Tissue Disease ANCA) are associated with a number of vasculitides, including Wegener granulomatosis,ChurgStrauss syndrome, microscopic polyangiitis and idiopathic http://www.journalclub.org/vol2/a48.html

Prevalence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies in a large inception cohort of patients with connective tissue disease Authors: Merkel P, Polisson R, Chang Y, Skates S, Niles J. Source: Annals of Internal Medicine. 126:866-73. June 1, 1997. Institution: Harvard Medical School. Financial support: None indicated. Summary Background Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) are associated with a number of vasculitides, including Wegener granulomatosis, Churg-Strauss syndrome, microscopic polyangiitis and idiopathic necrotizing and crescentic glomerulonephritis. A number of connective tissue diseases (CTD's) present with similar findings to the vasculitides. If ANCA is specific to the vasculitic syndromes and remains negative in the CTD's, this would greatly enhance its utility. This study was designed to look at the results of several types of ANCA assays in patients with various connective tissue diseases. Methods Subjects Patients with connective tissue diseases were part of the Early Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease project, funded by the NIH. These patients were enrolled within one year of the onset of signs, symptoms or serology suggesting CTD, and were studied at entry and at years 1, 3 and 5. For the purpose of the current study, serum from 386 patients, obtained at baseline and stored frozen, was obtained and examined for ANCA antibodies. The CTD diagnoses for these 386 patients, determined at the final 5-year visit, were:

68. NodeWorks - Auto-Immune: Microscopic Polyangiitis microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), previously called hypersensitivity angiitis, isa systemic necrotizing vasculitis that involves many organ systems including http://dir.nodeworks.com/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Immune_Disorders/Auto-Im

in entire NodeWorks Directory in Health in Immune Disorders in Auto-Immune in ++ Microscopic Polyangiitis Top Health Immune Disorders Auto-Immune Microscopic Polyangiitis Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), previously called hypersensitivity angiitis, is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis that involves many organ systems including the skin, joints, kidneys, and lungs. Rachael's MPA Support Site Support and information for people fighting Microscopic Polyangiitis. Frequently asked questions and dealing with doctors are a few of the topics discussed. Savvy Medinfo for Patients and Doctors A description of Microscopic Polyangiitis along with a look at the diagnosing. NodeWorks boosts web surfing! Page Returned in seconds - HTML Compressed Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. Submit a Site Update a Site Open Directory Project Become an Editor

69. CCHS Clinical Digital Library microscopic polyangiitis Access document. Habif Clinical Dermatology 4th Ed.2004(MD Consult) Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription http://cchs-dl.slis.ua.edu/clinical/rheumatology/autoimmune/vasculitides/systemi

Clinical Resources by Topic: Cardiovascular Disorders Polyangiitis Overlap Syndrome Clinical Resources Atlases Pathology Clinical Guidelines Miscellaneous Resources See also: General Cardiovascular Disorders Clinical Resources Polyangiitis Overlap Syndrome Patient/Family Resources Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 15th Ed.-2001: Table of contents Health Sciences Library subscription INFO Chapter 317: The Vasculitis Syndromes Table of contents Definition: Access document Classification of Vasculitic Syndromes: Access document Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis: Access document Approach to the Patient: Access document Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitis: Access document Polyangiitis Overlap Syndrome: Access document Principles of Treatment: Access document Ruddy: Kelly's Textbook of Rheumatology 6th Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents Health Sciences Library subscription INFO Chapter 77 - Classification of Vasculitis Access document Chapter 79 - Vasculitis Associated with Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Access document Microscopic Polyangiitis Access document Habif: Clinical Dermatology 4th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult):

70. Atlas Of Renal Pathology No. 8 Pauciimmune Necrotizing Crescentic Glomerulonephritides Wegener s Granulomatosis/MicroscopicPolyangiitis. granulomatosis or microscopic polyangiitis. http://www2.us.elsevierhealth.com/ajkd/atlas/32/2/atlas32_2.htm

ATLAS OF RENAL PATHOLOGY Each month the Atlas of Renal Pathology presents a compilation of figures on a specific pathologic entity. You should read the Terms and Conditions of Use before using this site. If you agree to the terms, you may download the figures to create your own personal, noncommercial library of images or to create slides for teaching purposes. To view a larger version of each figure, select View larger version below each figure. To make a slide, select download slide-quality image file . Download times may be somewhat lengthy. For tips on preparing slides from the files, please see Downloading Images for Slide Preparation Pauci-immune Necrotizing Crescentic Glomerulonephritides: Wegener's Granulomatosis/Microscopic Polyangiitis Pathology Editor: Agnes Fogo, MD Medical Photographer: Brent Weedman With Assistance From Kim Solez, MD, of the National Kidney Foundation's cyberNephrology TM Team View larger version Download slide-quality image Fig 1. Segmental fibrinoid necrosis with nuclear debris and glomerular basement membrane disruption, typical of early stage of pauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis, diagnosed clinically as Wegener's granulomatosis in this case. The morphological differential includes microscopic polyangiitis and Wegener's granulomatosis, which cannot be distinguished morphologically from the kidney biopsy. Immunofluorescence studies are negative in both of these diseases, and few if any, electron dense areas are found by electron microscopy (Jones silver stain; original magnification x400).

71. Bibliography Of Criteria, Guidelines, And Health Status Assessments Used In Rheu microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), Guillevin et al Recommendations for Diagnosis GuillevinL, DurandGasselin B, Cevallos R, Gayraud M, Lhote F, Callard P, et al http://www.rheumatology.org/publications/abbreviations/mq.asp?aud=prs

72. T Html Head ! - - BeginEditable Doctitle BeginEditable Content - - H 1 IgA glomerulonephritis associated withmicroscopic polyangiitis or Churg - Strauss syndrome / H 1 br C . http://www.dialyse-online.de/Content/Bibliothek/medlib/CN/324.htm

medLib IgA glomerulonephritis associated with microscopic polyangiitis or Churg-Strauss syndrome C. Richer1, L. Mouthon1, P. Cohen1, P. Buchet1, I. Royer1, C. Guettier2 and L. Guillevin1 © Thomas Woerpel Dialyse-Online

73. P-ANCA Vasculitic Neuropathy With 12-year Latency Between Onset Of 2 The antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) associated systemic vasculitidesinclude Wegener s granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, ChurgStrauss http://biomedcentral.inist.fr/affiche.php?ui=1471-2377-2-10&journal=2016&format=

74. Sao Paulo Medical Journal - syndrome, we focus the discussion on two types more frequently associated with antineutrophilcytoplasm antibodies (ANCA), microscopic polyangiitis and Wegener http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-31802001000100008&l

75. Investigations Specificity and sensitivity of ANCA serology testing for Wegener s granulomatosisand microscopic polyangiitis (adapted from Hagen et al, Kidney Int 1998;53 http://www.gp-training.net/rheum/tests/invest.htm

Investigations X-Rays RA Hands and feet Jointspace narrowing, erosions OA Inter-bone distance Ank spondy AP pelvis Pseudowidening/blurring of lower 2/3 of SI joint. Erosion of vertebral end-plates ("squared off"). Psoriatic arthropathy Asymmetrical small joint erosions (DIP) and periosteal reaction. Chondrocalcinosis AP knees Chronic tophaceous gout "Punched-out" sclerotic erosions RA: acute phase Inflammation results in release of soluble mediators (cytokines, including interleukins 1-6 and TNF) which results in: C-reactive protein (CRP) raised ++ Serum amyloid A (SSA) raised ++ Albumin reduced WBC N/raised Platelets raised Hb reduced Plasma viscoscity raised ESR raised C3, C4 raised Alk phos raised Antibodies Anti nuclear antibody ( ANA +ve in Systemic lupus erythematosus (active) 99% Systemic lupus erythematosus (inactive) 95% Drug induced lupus 99% Mixed connective tissue disease 99% Rheumatoid arthritis 32% Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 76% Chronic active hepatitis 75% % Sjorgen's syndrome 68% Progressive systemic sclerosis 64% "Normal" controls 0-2% (Increase with age - 20% at 70yrs)

76. Electricbrain Home: Index: Health: Conditions And Diseases: Immune Disorders: Au Health Conditions and Diseases Immune Disorders AutoImmune Disorders microscopic polyangiitis News at 0307 on May 16, 2004 Random quote http://www.electricbrain.com/index/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Immune_Disorde

electricbrain Index Health Conditions and Diseases ... Auto-Immune Disorders : Microscopic Polyangiitis home index write privacy ... cache Quote of the Minute... "I've seen, I SAY, I've seen better heads on a mug of beer" Senator Claghorn Find someone: Old Friends New Friends Lost Love New Love ... privacy

77. BioMed Central | Full Text | Polyarteritis Nodosa And Microscopic Polyangiitis: To obtain access to Current Rheumatology Reports through your institutionuse the options below. If you would like information about http://www.biomedcentral.com/1523-3774/4/75

home journals A-Z journals by subject advanced search ... my BioMed Central To obtain access to Current Rheumatology Reports through your institution use the options below. If you would like information about a personal subscription, please contact subs@phl.cursci.com Click here to view an abstract of this article Click here to login if you are already a subscriber to Current Rheumatology Reports Subscribe to Current Rheumatology Reports Register for a free online trial Ask your librarian to investigate institutional access Athens users please click here to gain access If you believe you are seeing this page in error, or cannot activate your subscription, e-mail us info@biomedcentral.com Terms and Conditions Privacy statement Information for advertisers ... Contact us

78. Images.MD: View Collection Systemic Diseases and the Kidney. section Vasculitis (Polyarteritis Nodosa, MicroscopicPolyangiitis, Wegener’s Granulomatosis, HenochSchönlein Purpura). http://images.md/users/explore_chapter.asp?ID=ADK0401-02&colID=ADK0401&coltitle=

79. Gimenei >> Health >> Conditions_and_Diseases >> Immune_Disorders >> Auto-Immune Gimenei.com, Search for Scope All Words, Results per page 10.Request Timeout 2, http://www.gimenei.com/directory/top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Immune_Disor

Search for: Scope: All Words Any Word Phrase Results per page: Request Timeout: Search Depth: Gimenei Health Conditions and Diseases Immune Disorders ... Auto Immune Microscopic Polyangiitis Toy: My First Lab Microscope - I got a plastic microscope for (...), (...), and it was a piece of junk. It was all plastic and didn't work properly. We returned that one, and saw this one on Amazon with all of the great reviews, and decided to get it. It has very nice picture quality and is all metal. It isn't all that expensive either considering the quality it is. The only downer is that it doesn't have blank slides. It does have some very nice prepared slides though.

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Page 4     61-79 of 79    Back | 1  | 2  | 3  | 4