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Polyarteritis nodosa |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Periarteritis nodosa |
| Treatment: |
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Treatment involves the use of medications to suppress the immune system, including
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
| Treatment is mandatory for long-term survival. Without treatment, survival is poor. However, with current treatments using steroids and other drugs that suppress the immune system (such as cyclophosphamide), improvements are seen both in the symptoms as well as in the survival rate. The most serious associated conditions generally involve the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. |
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| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of this disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve the chance of a good outcome. |
Polyarteritis, microscopic on the shin |
Microscopic polyarteritis 2 |
Circulatory system |
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