Polyarteritis nodosa in a 21-month-old child: answer

• Main Authors: Alice Sanna (Author), Clara Gerosa (Author), Rossano Ambu (Author), Melania Puddu (Author), Anna Maria Nurchi (Author), Gavino Faa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Childhood polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a necrotizing vasculitis, affecting small and medium size blood vessels. This condition was first described by Kussmaul and Maier in 1866. Although comparatively rare in childhood, it is the most common form of systemic vasculitis in children. PAN includes two...