Microscopic polyangiitis physical examination

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Overview

A compete 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 preformed 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 base of lungs
  • sinusitis
  • hypertension
  • myocardial infartion
  • pericarditis
  • gastrointestional bleeding
  • ishemia or perforation of the bowel
  • pancreatitis
  • retinal hemorrhage
  • scleritis
  • uveitis
  • uremia
  • mononeuritis multiplex
  • orchitis

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