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Polyarteritis nodosa

ORPHA:767· ICD-10 M30.0

Definition

A rare, clinically heterogeneous, systemic disease characterized by necrotizing inflammatory lesions affecting medium-sized blood vessels. It most commonly affects skin, joints, peripheral nerves and the gastrointestinal tract.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
All ages