Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis: Cardiac, Renal, and Respiratory Involvement
Pooja Khatiwala,
Parita Patel,
Alexandria Nachodsky
Abstract:Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis, is an antineutrophilic cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated small-vessel vasculitis. Typically, it causes upper and lower respiratory tract necrotizing granulomatous inflammation and necrotizing glomerulonephritis. The diagnosis is made through clinical symptoms, positive antibody testing, imaging, and kidney biopsy. We describe the case of a man in his 60s who presented with multiple complications of GPA including rapidl… Show more
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