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A 36-year-old man with renal failure, hypertension, and neurologic abnormalities

Authors :
Coblyn, Jonathan S.
McCluskey, Robert T.
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. Jan 23, 2003, Vol. 348 Issue 4, p333, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

A 36-year-old former drug addict who began having seizures and high blood pressure was diagnosed with polyarteritis nodosa. This disease is an inflammation of small and medium blood vessels. He also had a history of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection.

Details

ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
348
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.97004956