Urticarial vasculitis (Q44167)
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An uncommon form of cutaneous leucocytoclastic vasculitis manifested by urticarial weals which, in contrast to those of chronic urticaria, are long-lasting and painful rather than itchy. A cause is often not identified. It may be associated with hypocomplementaemia and systemic inflammation (hypocomplementaemic urticarial vasculitis).
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| English | Urticarial vasculitis |
An uncommon form of cutaneous leucocytoclastic vasculitis manifested by urticarial weals which, in contrast to those of chronic urticaria, are long-lasting and painful rather than itchy. A cause is often not identified. It may be associated with hypocomplementaemia and systemic inflammation (hypocomplementaemic urticarial vasculitis). |
