Cryoglobulin-associated vasculitis
In cryoglobulin-associated vasculitis, small-vessel vasculitis is associated with cryoglobulins, these are proteins in the blood that stick together in the cold. Having cryoglobulins can reduce the flow of blood or even block the blood vessels, causing damage to organs or body tissues.
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