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.
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 guideEducation Center
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