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Multiple Aneurysms in Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
Eisuke Takamasu1, So Hattori2, Naoto Yokogawa3
1Eisuke Takamasu, MD, Department of Rheumatic Diseases, Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Fuchu.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|August 15, 2023
Summary
Systemic multiple aneurysms are rare in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). This case highlights a patient presenting with nodules and an ulcer, underscoring the need for vigilance in diagnosing this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare systemic vasculitis.
- Systemic multiple aneurysms are an uncommon manifestation of GPA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of systemic multiple aneurysms in a patient with GPA.
- To emphasize the importance of considering vascular complications in GPA diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of clinical presentation and diagnostic findings.
Main Results:
- A 66-year-old female patient presented with generalized subcutaneous nodules and a right leg ulcer.
- The patient's presentation was consistent with GPA, complicated by systemic multiple aneurysms.
Conclusions:
- Systemic multiple aneurysms, though rare, can occur in GPA.
- Early recognition and management of vascular manifestations are crucial in GPA patients.
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