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

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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ahmad, Yannis, Morawietz, Gabrielle, Ksouri, Hatem, Schefold, Joerg C., Zuercher, Patrick
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2021
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8271247/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34267899
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4369
Descripción
Sumario: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.

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