Definition: Vasculitis is the inflammation of blood vessels which can be associated with various rheumatic diseases and syndromes.
Behçet's disease (Behcet's disease)
Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis)
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Kawasaki Disease
Polyarteritis Nodosa
Takayasu Arteritis
Wegeners Granulomatosis
Some of the conditions that involve primary vasculitis include:
Pronunciation: vask-u-light-us
Also Known As: vasculitide
Common Misspellings: vasculitus
Examples:
The patient has arthritis and a secondary condition known as vasculitis.
