ANCA associated vasculitis (AAV): antibodies
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
ANCA associated vasculitis (AAV): antibodies. P-ANCA antibodies are perinuclear staining. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
P-ANCA
- P-ANCA antibodies are perinuclear staining
- They are antibodies against myeloperoxidase (MPO)
- They are present mainly in MPA, EGPA and renal-limited vasculitis
- They may also occur in GPA
C-ANCA
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X-ANCA
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