Berger's disease with polyarteritis nodosa

Br J Rheumatol. 1989 Apr;28(2):161-3. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/28.2.161.

Abstract

We describe a patient with Berger's disease and polyarteritis nodosa. This association has not been described previously in the literature. A causal relationship between the two diseases is suggested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biopsy
  • Blood Vessels / pathology
  • Glomerulonephritis, IGA / complications*
  • Glomerulonephritis, IGA / pathology
  • Humans
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Male
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / complications*
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / drug therapy
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / pathology
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Skin / blood supply
  • Skin / pathology

Substances

  • Prednisolone