Nomenclature and classification of vasculitis - update on the ACR/EULAR Diagnosis and Classification of Vasculitis Study (DCVAS)

Luqmani, RA, Suppiah, R, Grayson, PC, Merkel, PA and Watts, RA (2011) Nomenclature and classification of vasculitis - update on the ACR/EULAR Diagnosis and Classification of Vasculitis Study (DCVAS). Clinical and Experimental Immunology, 164 (Suppl 1). pp. 11-13. ISSN 1365-2249

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Abstract

Classification of vasculitis remains unsatisfactory. This is largely because the pathogenetic mechanisms of this family of related disorders have not been fully understood. Existing classification criteria are useful but limited. This has become more apparent with the advent of more effective and more specific therapies. A rational basis for classification could significantly improve our approach to treatment. The development of diagnostic criteria in vasculitis is an even greater challenge but may ultimately provide more useful for the non-specialist clinician. International efforts are underway to provide more effective classification and diagnostic criteria.

Item Type: Article
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Musculoskeletal Medicine
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Epidemiology and Public Health
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023)
Depositing User: Rhiannon Harvey
Date Deposited: 05 Dec 2011 12:04
Last Modified: 04 Jan 2024 01:41
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/35605
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2011.04358.x

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