| Autor: |
Schmitt, Wilhelm H., Woude, Fokko J. van der |
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Current Opinion in Rheumatology; January 2004, Vol. 16 Issue: 1 p9-17, 9p |
| Abstrakt: |
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies are closely associated with Wegener granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, and Churg-Strauss syndrome and have contributed to new pathogenetic concepts and improved nomenclature of systemic vasculitides (antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody–associated vasculitides). However, the application of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody testing as a clinical diagnostic tool is still regarded as controversial. This review summarizes the most recent developments in the field, identifies areas of uncertainty, and gives practical guidelines. |
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