Abstract
<jats:sec><jats:title /><jats:p> </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Significance Statement</jats:title><jats:p> Granulomatosis with polyangitis (GPA) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis comprising of inflammation of small and medium-sized vessels.<jats:sup> 1 </jats:sup> It typically presents with involvement of the upper and lower airways as well as the kidneys. If left untreated, end-organ damage may occur. Hematological investigations typically demonstrate the presence of antinuclear cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA).<jats:sup> 2 </jats:sup> Here, we discuss an unusual presentation of ANCA negative GPA, presenting initially with nasal symptoms. </jats:p></jats:sec>
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 0 |
Journal | Ear, Nose and Throat Journal |
Volume | 0 |
Issue number | 0 |
Early online date | 14 Sept 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Sept 2021 |