Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) is inflammation of the small and sometimes medium sized blood vessels. In the past MPA was thought to be a type of PAN and patients would have been told they had PAN. It is now recognised that they are separate diseases.
In microscopic polyangiitis it is common for the smallest blood vessels (capillaries) of the lungs and kidneys to be damaged leading to reduced kidney function or kidney failure and breathlessness.
Melbourne Februari 21-25 2026
The 22nd edition of this international workshop on vasculitis will take place from February 21 to 25, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. Organized by the Australian and New Zealand Vasculitis Society (ANZVASC).
Prague 14-15 Nov 2025.
Once a year, patient representatives from across Europe gather for the European Vasculitis Patient Summit.This special meeting offers a unique platform to exchange experiences, share knowledge, and discuss current vasculitis topics.
French EGPA patients and their doctors received disappointing news recently when the French health authority (HAS) decided not to reimburse Fasenra (benralizumab) for treating EGPA. This decision has created significant concern within the EGPA community, as it limits access to what could be an important alternative treatment option.
