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ArticleCurrent rheumatology reports2002

Historical perspective of vasculitis: polyarteritis nodosa and microscopic polyangiitis.

Eric L Matteson

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Article in Current rheumatology reports, 2002. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Comments on sudden death due to polyarteritis nodosa.Forensic science, medicine, and pathology · 2012
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5 · Who and what money

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1 author.

Eric L MattesonDivision of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, 200 1st Street SE, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. matteson.eric@mayo.edu

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The original and early case reports of vasculitis provide a historical context and foundation for understanding current concepts of these diseases. These early case reports are valuable as reference points for the current efforts in diagnosing, treating, and classifying vasculitis. In addition, they emphasize the importance of careful clinical observation in these efforts and the essential nature of medical science. Polyarteritis nodosa was the first noninfectious vasculitis to be described and studied in detail. Research on this group of vasculitides has been the cornerstone for understanding the pathophysiology of other forms of idiopathic vasculitis. Historically, most forms of vasculitis described subsequently have been characterized and classified on the basis of features similar to or distinct from polyarteritis.

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CapillariesFemaleHistory, 19th CenturyHistory, 20th CenturyHumansMaleMicrocirculationPolyarteritis NodosaVasculitis

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