Journal of Vasculitis

Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, IBN Rochd University Hospital Center, Casablanca, MAR, Morocco

Publications

• Review Article   
  The Management of ANCA-associated Vasculitis: We Only See the Tip of the Iceberg
  Author(s): Chaïmaâ Zeroual*, Merieme Benzakour, Mina Moudatir, Khadija Echchilal, Leïla Barakat, Safaâ Mourabit and Hassan El Kabli
  
  Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) encompasses a group of rare autoimmune diseases affecting small blood vessels, including granulomatosis with polyangiitis, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and microscopic polyangiitis. Diagnosing AAV relies on clinical, biological, radiological, and histological findings. Despite advancements in understanding and treating these conditions, challenges remain in accurate prognosis and therapy management. The Five-Factor Score and Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score are used to evaluate disease severity and guide treatment decisions, yet these tools have limitations and may not fully capture disease complexity. Recent epidemiological studies have highlighted the geographic variability in AAV incidence and the role of ANCAs as diagnostic and prognostic markers. Treatment involv.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2471-9544.2024.10.260

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