Pericarditis of polyarteritis nodosa
Ambrogetti, Robert Taha, Omer Memon, Ahsan Sunmboye, Kehinde
Ambrogetti, Robert
Taha, Omer
Memon, Ahsan
Sunmboye, Kehinde
Abstract
Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare systemic vasculitis characterised by necrotising inflammation of medium-sized arteries. PAN can affect patients of any age, gender, or ethnic background. Its highest incidence is in the fifth-sixth decade of life, with a slight male-to-female predilection. PAN can be idiopathic or secondary to a multitude of systemic conditions, such as infection, haematological malignancy, or autoinflammatory disorders. PAN has a broad spectrum of possible clinical manifestations the most common being constitutional symptoms, such as fever and myalgia. While cardiac involvement is well-described and is a common cause of mortality, it is exceedingly uncommon as the initial presentation. Below, we describe a case of a female in her 60s who presented with pericarditis as the first manifestation of PAN.
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2023-10-09
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Ambrogetti, R., Taha, O., Awan, B., Memon, A., & Sunmboye, K. O. (2023). Pericarditis of Polyarteritis Nodosa. Cureus, 15(10), e46717. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.46717