Vasculitis

Vasculitis (plural: vasculitides)[1] is a group of disorders that destroy blood vessels by inflammation.[2] Both arteries and veins are affected. Lymphangitis is sometimes considered a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis is primarily caused by leukocyte migration and resultant damage.

Vasculitis
Classification and external resources
Micrograph showing a vasculitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome). H&E stain.
ICD-10I77.6, I80., L95., M30.-M31.
ICD-9446, 447.6
DiseasesDB13750
MeSHD014657

Although both occur in vasculitis, inflammation of veins (phlebitis) or arteries (arteritis) on their own are separate entities.

References
  1. "Vasculitis - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary". Retrieved 2009-01-08.
  2. "Glossary of dermatopathological terms. DermNet NZ". Retrieved 2009-01-08.


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