Hypersensitivity vasculitis (HV): management
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Hypersensitivity vasculitis (HV): management. Raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Anaemia, Leukocytosis. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Laboratory features
- Raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Anaemia
- Leukocytosis
- Eosinophilia
- Thrombocytosis
- Raised urea and creatinine
- Elevated transaminase levels
- Hypergammaglobulinemia
Other investigations
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Treatment: conservative
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Treatment: indications for steroids
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Treatment: additional immunosuppressants
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Treatment: other
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Synonym
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References
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