Granulomatosis with polyangiitis mimicking COVID‐19 pneumonia: A case report.

Autor:	Basnet, Arjun, Kansakar, Sajog, Sharma, Nava Raj, Gautam, Sudarshan, Lamichhane, Saral, Tiwari, Kripa, Pokhrel, Madalasa, Singh, Sehajpreet
Předmět:	ANTINEUTROPHIL cytoplasmic antibodies COVID-19 pandemic SUBCUTANEOUS emphysema DYSPNEA ASIANS GRANULOMATOSIS with polyangiitis
Zdroj:	Clinical Case Reports; Oct2023, Vol. 11 Issue 10, p1-5, 5p
Abstrakt:	Key Clinical Message: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis, is a necrotizing vasculitis characterized by small‐to‐medium‐sized vessel involvement and the presence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA). We present a case of a 26‐year‐old Asian woman who was transferred to our center from a nearby hospital, where she presented with shortness of breath, tested positive for COVID‐19, and was being managed for COVID‐19 pneumonia. She also had hemoptysis, skin lesions, and left foot numbness. Serological markers and VATS‐guided lung biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment with methylprednisolone and rituximab led to stabilization, despite complications of subcutaneous emphysema and lower extremity neuropathic symptoms. Early recognition and appropriate management of GPA are crucial for optimal outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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