Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: Symptoms | Causes | Treatment
What You Need to Know about Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis What is leukocytoclastic vasculitis? Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) refers to small blood vessel inflammation. It’s also known as hypersensitivity vasculitis and hypersensitivity angiitis. The word “leukocytoclastic” comes from leukocytoclasia, a process where neutrophils (immune cells) break down and release debris. “Vasculitis” means inflammation of the blood vessels. When people use the term …
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