Polyarteritis nodosa : Treatment & Expectations (Periarteritis nodosa)

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Polyarteritis nodosa

Alternate Names : Periarteritis nodosa

Treatment

Treatment involves medications to suppress the immune system, including prednisone and cyclophosphamide.

Prognosis (Expectations)

Current treatments using steroids and other drugs that suppress the immune system (such as cyclophosphamide) can improve symptoms and the chance of long-term survival. The most serious associated conditions generally involve the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. Without treatment, the outlook is poor.

Complications

Calling Your Health Care Provider

Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of this disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve the chance of a good outcome.

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Review Date : 7/24/2008
Reviewed By : Neil J. Gonter, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, and private practice specializing in Rheumatology at Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey, Teaneck, NJ. Review provided by Verimed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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