An uncommon presentation of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.

Mediterr J Rheumatol

Rheumatology Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece.

Published: March 2018

In this case, we present a patient with an uncommon presentation of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) with hepatic involvement and the possible association with subclinical coeliac disease. We discuss the differential diagnosis and the relevant therapy.

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