A Case of Clinically Diagnosed ANCA Negative Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader A Case of Clinically Diagnosed ANCA Negative Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Via ear nose throat Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Sep 14:1455613211037086. doi: 10.1177/01455613211037086. Online ahead of print. 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 th e presence of antinuclear cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA).2 Here, we discuss an unusual presentation of ANCA negative GPA, presenting initially with nasal symptoms. PMID:34519237 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211037086 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.