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How does your treatment algorithm differ for drug-induced ANCA vasculitis compared to non drug-induced ANCA vasculitis in cases with severe/organ-threatening manifestations?

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Rheumatology · Massachusetts General Hospital

When end-organ manifestations are present, my initial treatment approach is similar for drug-induced and non-drug induced AAV and typically consists of glucocorticoids and rituximab, including pulse glucocorticoids with severe end-organ involvement. Common drug culprits such as PTU, hydralazine, min...

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