Gynecological and urological aspects of pelvic vasculitis.

OBJECTIVE

To review contemporary knowledge of isolated vasculitis in urology and gynaecology.

DESIGN

A review.

SETTING

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Hradec Kralove.

METHODS

To present own experience and an overview of recent literature.

CONCLUSION

Vascular system inflammation is a very important and broadly studied medical condition. It can affect either veins or arteries. In pelvic veins it can significantly increase the risk of thromboembolic complications, while in the case of arteries; the clinical significance is still unknown. We still do not know what does the histopathological proven isolated vasculitis in this area mean. Is it just a local finding, or should we look for systemic vasculitis? Unlike most of non-symptomatic gynecological vasculitis, urological cases are often accompanied by severe symptoms depending on the anatomical location of the process. This work presents a basic overview and includes our experience with this issue. Our thesis does not include the vasculitis in pregnancy.