Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA): systemic features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA): systemic features. This is a necrotising granulomatous vasculitis of small vessels.
Pathology
- This is a necrotising granulomatous vasculitis of small vessels
- It is an ANCA positive vasculitis
Renal features
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Respiratory features
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ENT features
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Cardiac features
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Gastrointestinal and dental features
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Ophthalmic features
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Retinal features
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Dermatological features
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Genitourinary features
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Other features
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Differential diagnosis
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Synonym
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References
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- Jung JH, Ahn SH. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis presenting as cholangitis and acute kidney injury. Chonnam Med J 2019; 55:124-125.
- Roussou M, Dimopoulos SK, Dimopoulos MA, Anastasiou-Nana MI. Wegener's granulomatosis presenting as a renal mass. Urology 2008; 71:547.e1-e2.
- Farpour F, Abrudescu A. A case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis causing hydroureter and hydronephrosis. Case Rep Rheumatol 2014; 2014:713957.
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