Abstract
The existence of anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibodies is helpful for differentiation and timely therapy of rapid progressive glomerulonephritis and the pulmonary renal syndrome. Various neutrophil cytoplasm immunofluorescence patterns are caused by antibodies against different antigens.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Autoantibodies / analysis*
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Cytoplasm / immunology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Fluorescent Antibody Technique
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Glomerulonephritis / diagnosis
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Glomerulonephritis / immunology*
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / diagnosis
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / immunology*
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Humans
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Neutrophils / immunology*