Vasculitis syndromes: Peripheral neuropathy in AAV-when vasculitis hits a nerve

摘要

Peripheral neuropathy can be a manifestation of small-vessel vasculitides such as antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis. Diagnosing vasculitic neuropathy is, however, difficult in many cases. Early treatment focused on achieving remission of the underlying vasculitic process is important as chronic neuropathy has a major influence on a patient's quality of life.