Classic polyarteritis nodosa in childhood

Abstract

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a medium-sized vessel vasculitis that usually occurs in 40-60 years of age. It is a rare multisystemic disease that is frequently associated with cutaneous manifestation. It rarely occurs in childhood. We herewith report a case of classic PAN in a 6-years-old boy with digital gangrene.

Keywords

• <i>ASO titer
• childhood presentation
• classic polyarteritis nodosa
• digital gangrene</i>