Evaluation of vasculitis

  • complete blood count (CBC) (with differential)
  • inflammatory markers (erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR] and C-reactive protein [CRP])
  • blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine levels
  • chest x-ray
  • liver function panel
  • urinalysis
  • antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)
  • electrolytes

Principles of Imaging in Vasculitides