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The kidneys are among the organs most commonly affected by systemic vasculitis. This chapter reviews the etiology and pathogenesis of forms of vasculitis that most often affect the kidneys. The emphasis is on vasculitis that targets predominantly small vessels because…
Key Points Vasculitis affects blood vessels of any type in any organ or tissue and causes diverse signs and symptoms of disease that overlap with many other diseases. Even if it is not the final diagnosis, vasculitis is often in…