Search for dissertations about: "microscopic polyangiitis"

Showing result 6 - 7 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words microscopic polyangiitis.

  2. 6. Clinical and molecular studies in ANCA associated vasculitis

    Author : Mårten Wendt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : ANCA associated vasculitis (AAV) is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterised by sterile pauci-immune systemic small vessel inflammation and closely associated with the presence of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmatic antibodies (ANCA). Although AAV can affect any organ, the kidney, skin, lungs and upper and lower airways are most commonly involved. READ MORE

  4. 7. Autoantibody profiling in autoimmune diseases

    Author : Shaghayegh Bayati; Peter Nilsson; Elisa Pin; Peter Heeringa; KTH; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Autoimmunity; Autoantibodies; Vasculitis; Systemic Sclerosis; affinity proteomics; Biotechnology; Bioteknologi;

    Abstract : Autoimmune disease diagnosis and definition of prognosis can be challenging. Patients with the same autoimmune disease could present with very heterogeneous symptoms. Therefore, there is a need to understand the disease better to improve patients’ diagnosis, and classification, and tailor the treatment. READ MORE