Pulmonary renal syndrome in a patient with vasculitis: Case report and review of literature

Abstract

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) previously known as Wegner’s granulomatosis, is a small vessel vasculitis that preferentially involves capillaries, arterioles and venules, presenting as multisystemic disease classically with alveolar haemorrhage and renal insufficiency. We report a case of GPA diagnosed on history, clinical findings and supported by imaging and very high levels of C-ANCA. Renal biopsy confirmed the typical histopathological findings. We discuss herein the management of the case and review of literature.

doi: http://dx.doi.org/-10.12669/pjms.316.8391

How to cite this: Chachar AZK, Sabir O, Haider I, Tanvir I, Rafique K, Tarif N. Pulmonary renal syndrome in a patient with vasculitis: Case report and review of literature. Pak J Med Sci 2015;31(6):1545-1548.   doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.316.8391

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