Treatment of Renal Disease in ANCA Vasculitis

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Treatment of Renal Disease in ANCA Vasculitis

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Case Description

The treatment of renal disease in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) typically involves a combination of immunosuppressive therapies to control inflammation and prevent further kidney damage. First-line treatment often includes high-dose corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide or rituximab, both of...

Case Summary

  • The speaker discusses Anca-associated vasculitis, a clinical topic frequently encountered. The presentation covers a case study, definition of Anca (anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody) and vasculitis, classification of vasculitis, diagnosis and identification of Anca-associated vasculitis.

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Dr. Amitabh Kulkarni

Dr. Amitabh Kulkarni

Head of Department, Nephrology, NMC Speciality Hospital, Dubai

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