Massive hemoptysis with end stage renal disease (ESRD): An initial symptom of rare disease

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Microscopic polyangiitis is a rare autoimmune vasculitis, that could present with renal‐pulmonary symptoms, posing diagnostic challenges in patients with preexisting kidney disease. Timely diagnosis is crucial to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

• diffuse alveolar hemorrhage
• end stage renal disease
• massive hemoptysis
• microscopic polyangiitis
• p‐ANCA
• vasculitis