Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports – December 1, 2003
December 1, 2003
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Approaching the Child with a Vasculitis: Piecing Together an Accurate Diagnosis
Although vasculitic diseases generally are uncommon in the pediatric population, early recognition of processes that do occur is important to prevent sequelae. The authors provide a comprehensive review of the most common vasculitic diseases in children, with an emphasis on diagnostic clinical features, key laboratory studies, and appropriate therapy.