AI Article Synopsis
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a serious condition affecting small blood vessels, leading to inflammation and damage in multiple organs, especially the nasopharynx, lungs, and kidneys.
- It can show a range of symptoms, making it easy to misdiagnose.
- A case report highlights a patient with GPA who experienced serious complications, including bleeding in the lungs, damage to the spleen, and a stroke.
Article Abstract
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA, formerly Wegener granulomatosis) is a type of small artery necrotizing vasculitis that presents with various organ manifestations and disease severity. The most commonly and severely affected organs include the nasopharynx, lungs, and kidneys. However, it can have atypical presentations and lead to misdiagnosis. Here we present a case report of a patient diagnosed with GPA complicated by diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH), splenic infarctions, and stroke.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9643011 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.30102 | DOI Listing |
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