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Polyarteritis nodosa is a serious ideopathic disease that commonly affects both small and medium-sized arteries. It falls under the category of primary systemic vasculitis, and with the inflammatory nature of the disease, arteries become | Polyarteritis nodosa is a serious ideopathic disease that commonly affects both small and medium-sized arteries. It falls under the category of primary systemic vasculitis, and with the inflammatory nature of the disease, arteries become swollen and blood flow is diminished.<ref name="MedlinePlus">MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: polyarteritis nodosa. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002410 (accessed 22 Feb 2011).</ref> As the outer and middle layers of the artery swell, blood clots can form and potentially damage various organs and tissues in the body. The inflammation typically manifests where the arteries branch and ultimately the affected vessel tissues become necrotic.<ref name="Merck" /><br> | ||
== Prevalence == | == Prevalence == |
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Polyarteritis nodosa is a serious ideopathic disease that commonly affects both small and medium-sized arteries. It falls under the category of primary systemic vasculitis, and with the inflammatory nature of the disease, arteries become swollen and blood flow is diminished.[1] As the outer and middle layers of the artery swell, blood clots can form and potentially damage various organs and tissues in the body. The inflammation typically manifests where the arteries branch and ultimately the affected vessel tissues become necrotic.[2]
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Polyarteritis nodosa is a rare disease that seems to develop during the 6th decade of one’s life. While it affects adults more so than children, it can present at any age. [2]
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- ↑ MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: polyarteritis nodosa. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002410 (accessed 22 Feb 2011).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Merck Manual Home Edition. Vasculitic disorders: polyarteritis nodosa. http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/sec05/ch069/ch069b.html (accessed 22 Feb 2011).