Table 5.
CV flare's definition according to the different papers.
| Desbois et al. | Sy-Go et al. | Present paper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical deterioration | Vasculitis exacerbation in more than one organ and/or with histological proof | New organ involvement or autoimmune disease unexplained aggravation | New organ involvement or autoimmune disease unexplained aggravation |
| Delay after the first rituximab infusion | 4 weeks | 2 weeks | 4 weeks |