Polyarteritis Nodosa

Polyarteritis Nodosa

What is Polyarteritis Nodosa?

Polyarteritis Nodosa (Kussmaul’s disease) is a multisystem condition characterized by inflammation of small- and medium-sized arteries.

Patients present with symptoms related to organs most frequently involved, which includes vessels of the peripheral nerves, skin, abdomen, muscle, and kidney in that order. Involvement of other organs such as the lungs and ears/nose/throat is unlikely and should make one think of another diagnosis.