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Vasculitis (Collagen Vascular)

Vasculitis

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Vasculitis is a group of diseases that causes blood vessels to become inflamed.  In some vasculitis diseases, inflammation is the main problem, while in other vasculitis is just part of the disease. …More

Overview of Vasculitis

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The word vasculitis means "inflammation of blood vessels." The damaged vessel does not function normally, and tissues that the vessel normally serves may then be affected. …More

What You Need to Know about Vasculitis

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Vasculitis is a general term that refers to the inflammation of blood vessels. When blood vessels become inflamed, they may become weakened and aneurysmal (enlarged) or become narrow and possibly occluded. …More

How Do We Diagnose Vasculitis? Diagnosis

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Patients with vasculitis learn that making the diagnosis is sometimes quite difficult. …More

CREST Syndrome

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CREST syndromeusually affects your skin and blood vessels and in severe cases, your lungs, digestive tract or heart....More