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BOF 199 Systemic vasculitides, all are true except : 1- hypertension is seen in 30% of cases of
polyarteritis nodosa 2- paranasal sinus disease may indicate Church Strauss
or Wenger’s granulomatosis 3- pulmonary artery involvement is seen in Takayasu
arteritis 4- giant cell arteritis is treated by 10-20mg daily
steroids 5- in Kawasaki disease the mortality is fortunately 2%
and relapse is rare