Abstract
Anti-myeloperoxidase (anti-MPO) associated vasculitis can result in rapid clinical deterioration. Immunosuppressive therapy is effective but involving considerable toxicity, and disease relapse frequently ensues. Laboratory parameters, such as C-reactive protein and anti-MPO titer, have substantial values in monitoring disease activity. However, the sensitivity and specificity are not satisfactory. This report presents the case of an old man with anti-MPO associated vasculitis. A parallel correlation between serum VEGF levels with C-reactive protein and anti-MPO titer was clearly demonstrated, implying a promising role of VEGF on monitoring disease activity in anti-MPO associated vasculitis. This is the first description of a correlation between VEGF and anti-MPO associated vasculitis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1057-1066 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Renal Failure |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anti-myeloperoxidase (anti-MPO) associated vasculitis
- Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
- C-reactive protein
- Rapid progressive glomerulonephritis
- Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)