ANCA

Introduction: ANCA

Description of ANCA

ANCA: Autoantibodies directed against cytoplasmic constituents of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and/or monocytes. They are used as specific markers for Wegener's granulomatosis and other diseases, though their pathophysiological role is not clear. ANCA are routinely detected by indirect immunofluorescence with three different patterns: c-ANCA (cytoplasmic), p-ANCA (perinuclear), and atypical ANCA.
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ANCA: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for ANCA:

• Cytoplasmic
• Antibodies
• Antibody

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Terms Similar to ANCA:

• Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies

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• ANCA (Anti-Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibodies)

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