Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis in China: Epidemiology, Management, Prognosis, and Outlook
Su-Fang Chen,
Zhi-Ying Li,
Ming-Hui Zhao
et al.
Abstract:Background:Increasing evidence indicates that clinicopathologic phenotypes and ANCA serotypes may differ ethnically and geographically. This review highlights the progress in the prevalence, pathogenesis, management, and outcomes of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) in China.
Summary: AAV is not rare in China. Cumulative evidence has demonstrated a significant preponderance of microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and myeloperoxidase (MPO)-ANCA AAV in China. Even in patients with… Show more
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