Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, a new nomenclature for Wegener's Granulomatosis - Case report

Abstract

AbstractThe granulomatosis with polyangiitis, initially known as Wegener's granulomatosis, is a small and medium vessels vasculitis. It's classic form presents a triad: necrotizing granuloma of respiratory tract, necrotizing cutaneous vasculitis and glomerulonephritis. This vasculitis has cytoplasmic antineutrophil antibodies as signal. This work illustrates a case, of multisystemic rare disease, in which the segment and treatment were considered satisfactory for symptoms remission.

Keywords

• Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis
• Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
• Vasculitis