Division of Rheumatology, University of South Florida, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2009 Dec;11(6):422-9. doi: 10.1007/s11926-009-0062-9.
Vasculitis often presents a diagnostic challenge as the disease processes may have varied presentations. This article reviews some vasculitis-like "mimics," particularly emphasizing viral and bacterial infections, drug-related disorders, various malignancies, and other autoimmune disorders, all of which may have a similar clinical presentation. This article also highlights recent advances and the importance of accurate diagnosis and therapy.
血管炎常带来诊断挑战,因为疾病过程可能有多种表现。本文回顾了一些类似血管炎的“模拟疾病”,特别是强调了病毒和细菌感染、与药物相关的疾病、各种恶性肿瘤和其他自身免疫性疾病,所有这些疾病都可能有类似的临床表现。本文还强调了最近的进展以及准确诊断和治疗的重要性。