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Review
. 2024 Nov 1;59(6):517-526.
doi: 10.5152/TurkArchPediatr.2024.24181.

Vasculitis in Children

Yağmur Bayındır  1 , Özge Başaran  1 , Yelda Bilginer  1 , Seza Özen  1
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Review

Vasculitis in Children

Yağmur Bayındır et al. Turk Arch Pediatr. .

Abstract

Vasculitis in children represents a diverse group of diseases characterized by inflammation of blood vessels, which can lead to significant morbidity if not promptly recognized and managed. This review explores the epidemiology, pathophysiology, classification, and management of key pediatric vasculitides. Classification based on vessel size aids in diagnosis and treatment. Understanding these conditions" clinical features and therapeutic options is critical for improving pediatric patient outcomes and preventing long-term complications. Continued research is essential for refining treatment strategies and enhancing patient care.

Keywords: IgA vasculitis; Kawasaki disease; Pediatric vasculitis; Takayasu’s arteritis; antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody–associated vasculitis; childhood vasculitis; monogenic vasculitis.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Names for vasculitides adopted by the 2012 International Chapel Hill Consensus Conference on the Nomenclature of Vasculitides (adapted from).
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Clinical features in different childhood vasculitis. (A-B) Characteristic rash of IgA vasculitis. (C) BCG scar reactivation of Kawasaki disease.
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