Condition
Periarteritis nodosa
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 1 May 20051 min read
Key points
- Polyarteritis nodosa is a serious blood vessel disease.
- Small and medium-sized arteries become swollen and damaged when they are attacked by rogue immune cells.
Alternative names
Polyarteritis nodosa
Definition
Polyarteritis nodosa is a serious blood vessel disease. Small and medium-sized arteries become swollen and damaged when they are attacked by rogue immune cells.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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