RHRheumatology · Condition guide

ANCA Vasculitis: Treatment, Specialists & Infusion Centers

ANCA-associated vasculitis is a group of autoimmune diseases that inflame blood vessels, managed by rheumatology with infused therapy.

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Overview

What is ANCA Vasculitis?

ANCA-associated vasculitis (including GPA and MPA) is a group of autoimmune conditions that inflame small blood vessels and can affect the kidneys, lungs, and other organs. A rheumatologist typically leads care, which may include an infused B-cell therapy to induce and maintain remission.

Signs to know

Common symptoms

  • Fatigue, fever and weight loss.
  • Joint or muscle aches.
  • Kidney, lung, sinus or nerve involvement depending on type.

Therapies

How ANCA Vasculitis is treated

Rituxan (rituximab) Induction & maintenance

Corticosteroids Standard

Plasma exchange (PLEX) Selected severe cases

A rheumatologist typically leads care, which may include an infused B-cell therapy to induce and maintain remission.

Therapy choice is individualized and made with a specialist.

Directory

Find a Rheumatology specialist who treats ANCA Vasculitis

131 specialists in this field in the directory.

Directory

Find an infusion center

3,195 centers offering this therapy.

Insurance & cost

Coverage for infusion therapy usually requires prior authorization, and out-of-pocket cost varies by plan and site of care.

Read the insurance & cost guide

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