plasmaphresis have no added benefit for ANCA associated vasculitis

• related: Rheumatology
• tags: #permanent

• plasmaphresis is unique treatment to anti GBM, but does not have improved mortality or ESRD incidence for other ANCA associated vasculitis (GPA, MPA) ¹

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• Rheumatology
  • plasmaphresis have no added benefit for ANCA associated vasculitis
• plasmaphresis is unique treatment to anti GBM
  • plasmapheresis is preferred treatment to remove antibodies in goodpastures syndrome, ¹ different from other vasculitis (plasmaphresis have no added benefit for ANCA associated vasculitis)