A Case of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Masquerading as Community Acquired Pneumonia

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) has a multitude of presentations, including appearing as a refractory community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) or an isolated localized pulmonary disease. This case describes a patient suspected to have a CAP before further workup and lung biopsy revealed his diagnos...

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Autores principales: Probasco, Brianna, Melnychuk, Veniamin, Hong, Angelina, Gabra, Abanoub, Lieberman, Scott
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2023
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10593167/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37877061
http://dx.doi.org/10.55729/2000-9666.1191
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Sumario:Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) has a multitude of presentations, including appearing as a refractory community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) or an isolated localized pulmonary disease. This case describes a patient suspected to have a CAP before further workup and lung biopsy revealed his diagnosis of GPA. This case report demonstrates GPA's diverse presentations, critical complications such as diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) and cardiac tamponade, and nuanced management options.

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