High suspicion ‘critical’ to avoid misdiagnosis of vasculitis mimics, treatment errors

ORLANDO — Rheumatology providers should “maintain a high index of suspicion” when diagnosing patients with suspected vasculitis as several under-recognized syndromes mimic this condition, and could worsen after treatment with glucocorticoids, according to a presenter at the Rheumatology Nurses Society Annual Conference.
“This may well be the most important information I share with you today: Watch out for mimics of vasculitis,” Jeffrey L. Kaine, MD, president of Independent Healthcare Associates Inc., told attendees. “It is critical because if you

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