Classification of ANCA-associated vasculitis: differences based on ANCA specificity and clinicopathologic phenotype.

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The classification of vasculitis according to a schema with universal acceptance is challenging, given the heterogeneous and protean nature of these diseases. Formal nomenclature and classification criteria for anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) have suffered several changes since their first description; none provides comprehensive diagnostic and classification criteria....

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