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  • Nephrology
  • Pulmonology
  • Rheumatology

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  • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's granulomatosis) is a rare ANCA-associated vasculitis with unknown causes.
  • Diagnostic interpretation of computed tomography (CT) findings and pathohistological examination can be challenging.
  • Systemic involvement affects multiple organs, necessitating comprehensive diagnostic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a rare clinical case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
  • To illustrate the diagnostic complexities associated with this condition.
  • To highlight the multi-organ involvement, including lung, kidney, and prostate.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 62-year-old patient.
  • Review of clinical presentation, imaging (CT), and pathohistological findings.
  • Analysis of diagnostic challenges in interpreting organ-specific lesions.

Main Results:

  • The patient exhibited lesions in the lungs, kidneys, and prostate.
  • Computed tomography revealed characteristic, yet complex, organ changes.
  • Pathohistological examination confirmed granulomatous inflammation consistent with GPA.

Conclusions:

  • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis can present with diverse and challenging manifestations.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires integrating clinical, imaging, and pathological data.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering GPA in patients with unexplained multi-organ lesions.