Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa

Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa

Definition

Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa (CPAN) is a rare limited form of polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), characterized by cutaneous vasculitis and mild and transient extracutaneous manifestations such as mild arthralgia, arthritis,myalgia, and rarely peripheral neuropathy.

Also known as cutaneous PAN, cutaneous periarteritis nodosa — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Artery Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0