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Dermatological manifestations associated with microscopic polyangiitis

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Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is a systemic small vessel vasculitis, which, although primarily associated with necrotizing and crescentic glomerulonephritis and pulmonary capillaritis, often has cutaneous and musculoskeltal features. Although the skin is affected in 20–70% of patients, the precise description has been limited. This retrospective study analyzed clinical manifestations in patients of MPA with skin eruptions.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 228-8555, Japan

    Shiro Niiyama, Yasuyuki Amoh, Masahiro Tomita & Kensei Katsuoka

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Niiyama, S., Amoh, Y., Tomita, M. et al. Dermatological manifestations associated with microscopic polyangiitis. Rheumatol Int 28, 593–595 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-007-0497-0

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