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BioMed Central, Journal of Medical Case Reports, 1(7), 2013

DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-7-79

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Polyarteritis nodosa involving the hard palate: a case report

Journal article published in 2013 by Eleonora Ortu, Davide Pietropaoli, Mario Baldi, Giuseppe Marzo, Mario Giannoni, Annalisa Monaco ORCID
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Abstract

Abstract Introduction Polyarteritis nodosa is a rare disease resulting from blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis), causing damage to organ systems and featuring an extended range of possible symptoms. The cause of polyarteritis nodosa is unknown. Case presentation In the present report we describe the presentation and treatment of polyarteritis nodosa involving the hard palate in an 88-year-old Caucasian woman. Clinical and laboratory analyses showed stenosis of the greater palatine artery, which led to necrosis of the affected area. At one year after pharmacological treatment, the lesion has regressed completely. Conclusions We successfully treated a case of polyarteritis nodosa via a pharmacological approach, which we describe here.