Preferred Label : hypersensitivity angiitis;
Definition : Heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by a vasculitic syndrome presumed to
be associated with a hypersensitivity reaction following exposure to an antigen such
as an infectious agent, a drug, or other foreign or endogenous substance (Wilson et
al, Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 12th ed, p1459). [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0151436;
Origin ID : RID3688;
UMLS CUI : C0151436;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Semantic type(s)
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by a vasculitic syndrome presumed to
be associated with a hypersensitivity reaction following exposure to an antigen such
as an infectious agent, a drug, or other foreign or endogenous substance (Wilson et
al, Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 12th ed, p1459). [MeSH]