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#Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a #necrotizing vasculitis of medium caliber arteries in which the involvement of small vessels is not typical. The most affected organs are skin, #gastrointestinal tract and #peripheral nerves. In our case report, PAN presented with pain, swelling and altered sensation of the left leg, mimicking deep vein thrombosis, soft tissue infection or even a compartment syndrome. We present this case to raise awareness to this rare but possible form of PAN presentation, that will need a distinct approach.

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#PolyarteritisNodosa: A Rare Form of Presentation by Sara Camões in BJSTR