Abstract:Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a group of autoimmune disorders characterized by necrotizing small-vessel vasculitis, the presence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA), and little or no staining for immunoglobulins and complements in vessel walls by immunofluorescence microscopy examination. Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies are a group of autoantibodies, predominantly immunoglobulins G, against antigens in the cytoplasm of neutrophil granulocytes. The eviden… Show more
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