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* Skin examination of patients with PAN can show: | * Skin examination of patients with PAN can show:<ref name="pmid12350194">{{cite journal |vauthors=Stone JH |title=Polyarteritis nodosa |journal=JAMA |volume=288 |issue=13 |pages=1632–9 |date=October 2002 |pmid=12350194 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
** [[Livedo reticularis]] | ** [[Livedo reticularis]] | ||
** [[Ulcer|Ulcerations]] | ** [[Ulcer|Ulcerations]] | ||
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** Nodules | ** Nodules | ||
*** Nodules are a rare finding. | *** Nodules are a rare finding. | ||
*** Most commonly seen on lower extremity. | *** Most commonly seen on lower extremity. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Haritha Machavarapu, M.B.B.S.
Overview
Physical Examination
- Physical examination plays an important role in diagnosing PAN.
- Arteritis can be suspected with the presence of multiple mononeuropathies.
- Signs of ischemia such as extremity ischemia, hypertension and renovascular disease can help in diagnosing PAN.
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with PAN can show:[1]
- Livedo reticularis
- Ulcerations
- Ulcers can be seen on the lower extremeties
- Digital ischemia
- Splinter hemorrages can be seen.
- Gangrene can also be seen.
- Nodules
- Nodules are a rare finding.
- Most commonly seen on lower extremity.