Abstract
SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: Granulomatosis with polyangitis (GPA) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis comprising of inflammation of small and medium-sized vessels.1 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).2 Here, we discuss an unusual presentation of ANCA negative GPA, presenting initially with nasal symptoms.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 140-142 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Ear, Nose and Throat Journal |
| Volume | 103 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 14 Sept 2021 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 14 Sept 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Humans
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis/complications
- Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic
- Inflammation
- Respiratory System