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Vasculitis
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Clinical history and physical exam often make a healthcare provider suspect this condition. Special tests, such as blood and x-ray tests, and biopsy are often needed to diagnose and categorize the type of vasculitis. A biopsy is a procedure to take a small piece of tissue from an affected area of the body. The tissue can then be studied under a microscope and with other special tests if needed.