واسکولیت

Also known as Angiitis, Vasculitis Syndrome

Vasculitis is a group of disorders that destroy blood vessels by inflammation. Both arteries and veins are affected. Lymphangitis (inflammation of lymphatic vessels) is sometimes considered a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis is primarily caused by leukocyte migration and resultant damage. Although both occur in vasculitides, inflammation of veins (phlebitis) or arteries (arteritis) on their own are separate entities.

Key facts

Medical condition (new).name: Vasculitis
Medical condition (new).synonyms: Vasculitides
Medical condition (new).image: HSP_Vasculitis.jpg
Medical condition (new).caption: Petechia and purpura on the lower limb due to infection-associated vasculitis.
Medical condition (new).field: Rheumatology, Immunology
Medical condition (new).symptoms: Weight loss, fever, myalgia, purpura, abdominal pain
Medical condition (new).complications: Gangrene, Myocardial infarction