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Vasculitis, which may also be referred to as angiitis and arteritis refers to a large group of diseases involving inflammation of the blood vessels, specifically the walls of the blood vessels-including arteries, veins and capillaries (tiny veins).The plural of vasculitis is vasculitides.asculitis, which may also be referred to as angiitis and arteritis refers to a large group of diseases involving inflammation of the blood vessels, specifically the walls of the blood vessels-including arteries, veins and capillaries (tiny veins).
Vasculitis is characterized by inflammation in and damage to the walls of various blood vessels. Each of the vasculitis diseases is defined by certain patterns of distribution of blood vessel involvement, particular organ involvement, and laboratory test abnormalities. Symptoms of vasculitis vary greatly and depend upon the organs affected and the severity of the disease. 2  Diagnosis of vasculitis can be confirmed by a biopsy of involved tissue or angiography. 3  Treatment is directed toward decreasing the inflammation of the blood vessels and improving the function of affected organs.