Anti Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibodies

Learn about Anti Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA) in this informative 14-minute video from Medicosis Perfectionalis. Explore the differences between ANCA and antinuclear antibodies, understand the various ANCA patterns, particularly cytoplasmic ANCA (c-ANCA) and perinuclear ANCA (p-ANCA), and discover their association with various vasculitis conditions. Gain insights into granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, rapidly-progressive glomerulonephritis, and inflammatory bowel disease-associated vasculitis. Understand that while ANCA are IgG autoantibodies against neutrophil and monocyte cytoplasm, they don't correlate with disease activity or symptoms.