Abstract
The triggers that induce ANCA-positive vasculitis are largely unknown. In a minority of cases, however, the disease appears to be medication-induced. This report provides the first description of a case of ANCA-positive vasculitis associated with allopurinol treatment.
MeSH terms
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Allopurinol / adverse effects*
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Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic / blood*
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Gout Suppressants / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Immunoenzyme Techniques
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Peroxidase / immunology
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Vasculitis / blood
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Vasculitis / chemically induced*
Substances
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Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic
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Gout Suppressants
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Allopurinol
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Peroxidase