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Review
. 2005 Jan;17(1):56-61.
doi: 10.1097/01.bor.0000145519.68725.5a.

Clinical approach to cutaneous vasculitis

Miguel A Gonzalez-Gay  1 , Carlos Garcia-Porrua, Ramon M Pujol
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Review

Clinical approach to cutaneous vasculitis

Miguel A Gonzalez-Gay et al. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2005 Jan.

Abstract

Purpose of review: This review provides the readers with an update on the clinical approach of a patient seeking treatment with cutaneous vasculitis. It outlines the work-up for assessing patients with cutaneous vasculitis and discusses the essential features of the main conditions included within this category.

Recent findings: Recent works on genetic and infectious factors implicated in the pathogenesis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura are discussed. Special attention is given to the prognosis and response to treatment. Also, recent reports on cutaneous vasculitis secondary to connective tissue diseases are reviewed.

Summary: With this review, the reader will be able to establish the steps to be followed in the clinical approach to a patient seeking treatment with cutaneous vasculitis.

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