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World J Rheumatol. Mar 12, 2015; 5(1): 36-44
Published online Mar 12, 2015. doi: 10.5499/wjr.v5.i1.36
Published online Mar 12, 2015. doi: 10.5499/wjr.v5.i1.36
Classification, diagnosis and treatment of ANCA-associated vasculitis
Sergey V Moiseev, Pavel I Novikov, Clinic of Nephrology, Internal and Occupational Diseases, The Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow 119435, Russia
Author contributions: Both the authors contributed to this paper.
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Correspondence to: Sergey V Moiseev, MD, Professor, Clinic of Nephrology, Internal and Occupational Diseases, The Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Rossolimo, 11/5, Moscow 119435, Russia. clinpharm@mtu-net.ru
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Received: June 25, 2014
Peer-review started: June 26, 2014
First decision: August 14, 2014
Revised: October 29, 2014
Accepted: November 7, 2014
Article in press: November 10, 2014
Published online: March 12, 2015
Peer-review started: June 26, 2014
First decision: August 14, 2014
Revised: October 29, 2014
Accepted: November 7, 2014
Article in press: November 10, 2014
Published online: March 12, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: The diagnosis and treatment of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies-associated vasculitis are a challenge for physicians. This article presents an updated information about these uncommon diseases.