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A Case of Polyarteritis Nodosa in Childhood
Jung Ho Seo, Dong Soo Kim, Myung Joon Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2001;44(4):456-459.   Published online April 15, 2001
Polyarteritis nodosa(PAN) is a multisystemic disease primarily involving the small and medium- sized vessels. Prognosis depends on the presence and severity of visceral involvement. Gastrointestinal involvement in PAN may result in vague abdominal pain, nausea and melena. Angiography can be used to establish a diagnosis of PAN. We report a case of polyarteritis nodosa presenting with recurrent abdominal pain, melena...