International Journal of Rheumatology (Jan 2020)
A Review of Primary Vasculitis Mimickers Based on the Chapel Hill Consensus Classification
Abstract
Primary systemic vasculitides are rare diseases that may manifest similarly to more commonly encountered conditions. Depending on the size of the vessel affected (large vessel, medium vessel, or small vessel), different vasculitis mimics must be considered. Establishing the right diagnosis of a vasculitis mimic will prevent unnecessary immunosuppressive therapy.