Granulomatosis with polyangiitis: A case report and brief review of literature

• Main Authors: Dhairya A Lakhani, MD, Aneri B Balar, MD, Ayodele Adelanwa, MD, Alexander Gross, MD, Rehab Mohamed, MD, Kelly T Smith, MD, Cathy Kim, MD
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
• Series: Radiology Case Reports
• Subjects: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis; Vasculitis; Wegener's granulomatosis
• Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043321005975

ABSTRACT: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis was first described by German pathologist Friedrich Wegener in 1936. It is a multi-system necrotizing noncaseating granulomatous vasculitis which affects small to medium-sized vessels. It can involve any organ system, most commonly the lungs and kidneys. American College of Rheumatology requires 2 of 4 criteria for diagnosis: Positive biopsy for granulomatous vasculitis, urinary sediment with red blood cells, abnormal chest radiograph and oral/nasal inflammation. Here we present a case of Granulomatosis with polyangiitis with brief review of literature.