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    • Rheumatology
    • Immunology

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    • Granulomatosis with polyangitis (GPA), also known as Wegener's disease, is a rare autoimmune disorder.
    • GPA primarily affects small to medium-sized blood vessels, leading to inflammation and damage in various organs.
    • Tertiary care Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) departments manage a subset of GPA patients, particularly those with initial or evolving ENT manifestations.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the clinical characteristics and management of 10 patients with GPA followed in an ENT department.
    • To investigate the spectrum of ENT involvement in GPA, including initial presentation and disease evolution.
    • To assess diagnostic delays, treatment strategies, and outcomes in GPA patients managed within an ENT setting.

    Summary:

    • This retrospective study reviewed 10 GPA patients, with 8 presenting initially in the ENT field.
    • Common ENT manifestations included rhinologic (90%), otologic (30%), and laryngeal (20%) issues, alongside facial pain (60%) and hyposmia (50%).
    • Diagnosis averaged 26 months from symptom onset, utilizing endoscopy, imaging, ANCA testing, and sinus biopsies. Treatment involved immunosuppression and/or surgery, achieving remission in 60% of patients.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the significant role of ENT manifestations in the early diagnosis and management of GPA.
    • Emphasizes the potential for delayed diagnosis due to the varied and sometimes subtle initial presentation of GPA.
    • Underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving ENT specialists for optimal GPA patient outcomes.