| Literature DB >> 7932433 |
Abstract
Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare but well described complication of hairy cell leukemia, with 17 cases reported. Treatment has been with prednisone or cyclophosphamide, with variable results. We describe a case of PAN associated with hairy cell leukemia treated with interferon-alpha with autopsy proven resolution of the vasculitis.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 7932433
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Rheumatol ISSN: 0315-162X Impact factor: 4.666