Abstract:Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is an ANCA-associated, systemic vasculitis of small and medium-sized blood vessels. GPA causes inflammation and destruction to the vessel wall and eventual tissue and organ damage. It classically affects the tissues and vasculature of the sinuses, lungs, and kidneys. The organ damage results in epistaxis, cough, hemoptysis, shortness of breath and/or even kidney failure. Cutaneous manifestations are rare, but have been reported. We discuss the case of a 27-year-old Africa… Show more
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