Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s) complicated by splenic rupture and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome: A case report

Abstract Even in the absence of disease‐specific radiological signs of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), severe intrapulmonary GPA may be present. Rapidly establishing the diagnosis with a confirmatory biopsy is key to initiate lifesaving therapy.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yannis Ahmad, Gabrielle Morawietz, Hatem Ksouri, Joerg C. Schefold, Patrick Zuercher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-07-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
GPA
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4369