A Case of Polyarteritis Nodosa in Childhood.
- Author:
Jung Ho SEO
1
;
Dong Soo KIM
;
Myung Joon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Polyarteritis nodosa;
Celiac angiography
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Angiography;
Diagnosis;
Melena;
Nausea;
Polyarteritis Nodosa*;
Prognosis;
Vomiting
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
2001;44(4):456-459
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Polyarteritis nodosa(PAN) is a multisystemic disease primarily involving the small and medium- sized vessels. Prognosis depends on the presence and severity of visceral involvement. Gastrioin- testinal involvement in PQN may result in vague abdominal pain, nausea and melena. Angio- graphy can be used to establish a diagnosis of PAN. We report a case of polyarteritis nodosa presenting with recurrent abdominal pain, melena and vomiting, which was diagnosed by celiac angiography, and treated with prednisloln.
