Microscopic polyangiitis physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ali Poyan Mehr, M.D. [2] Krzysztof Wierzbicki M.D. [3] Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [4]

Overview

A complete medical history and comprehensive renal, pulmonary, and dermatological examination must be performed to help identify and properly diagnose Microscopic polyangiitis from other diseases.

Physical Examination

A complete medical history and a comprehensive renal, pulmonary, and dermatological examination must be performed to help identify and properly diagnose Microscopic polyangiitis from other diseases. A thorough physical examination can provide insight into possible causes and associated underlying conditions. The following findings may be present during a physical examination of Microscopic polyangiitis:

pyrexia
leukocytoclastic angiitis
palpable purpura
livedo reticularis
necrosis
necrotizing nodules
rales heard in the base of lungs
sinusitis
hypertension
myocardial infarction
pericarditis
gastrointestinal bleeding
ischemia or perforation of the bowel
pancreatitis
retinal hemorrhage
scleritis
uveitis
uremia
mononeuritis multiplex
orchitis

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