Journal of Vasculitis

Department of Pathology, The University of New Mexico, 1155 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA

Publications

• Case Series   
  Thrombotic Vasculitis Case Series with a Discussion on Anticoagulation Strategies
  Author(s): Rosenberg Stephanie*, Escobar Gil Tomas, Monge Florencia, Ebaid Ala, Elwood Hillary, Konstantinov Nikifor, Babu Daniel and Burns Sarah
  
  Background: Thrombotic vasculitis is an uncommon cutaneous vasculopathy characterized by intravascular thrombosis where vessel wall inflammation precedes thrombosis. Terminology and classification are inconsistent and there are no standard treatment guidelines. Management is difficult due to overlap with other systemic vasculitis, calciphylaxis and other thrombotic and inflammatory disorders. This had led to uncertainty regarding the role and duration of anticoagulation. Cases series: We present a case series of three patients at the University of New Mexico with biopsy proven thrombotic vasculitis, supported by clinical and histopathologic images which demonstrate key diagnostic features. Presentations included painful ulcerations of the lower extremities and atypical cutaneous rashes involving the truncal region. Evaluation was performed to assess for autoimmune disease, hypercoagula.. Read More»
  

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