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Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis

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Polyarteritis Nodosa-<br />

Cutaneous<br />

• ESR – the only laboratory abnormality<br />

• P-ANCA may be present<br />

• Most patients respond to aspirin, NSAIDs,<br />

prednisone<br />

• In childhood – antibiotics may be used, since<br />

streptococcal infection is common

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