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Microscopic polyangiitis

What is Microscopic polyangiitis?

A rare inflammatory, necrotizing, systemic vasculitis that affects predominantly small vessels (i.e. small arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules) in multiple organs, including the kidney, the lungs, the skin and the peripheral nerves.

Other condition names

  • MPA
  • Micropolyangiitis
  • Microscopic polyarteritis

Inheritance type

Not applicable

Age of Onset

  • Adult
  • Childhood
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