Urticarial Vasculitis: Attack of the Nettles, Part 1
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Understanding Urticarial Vasculitis and Complement Levels
Exploring the unique immune complex disease described by the Mayo Clinic, this chapter sheds light on the diagnostic challenges of hypocomplementemic and normal complementemic urticarial vasculitis. Detailed insights are provided on the characteristics, manifestations, and associated symptoms of urticarial vasculitis, highlighting the importance of recognizing complement levels for determining prognosis and severity. The chapter also discusses prevalence rates, treatment options including steroids and newer therapies like Rituximab, and the challenges in managing the condition.
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