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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) – Recognition and Management in the ED
Hosts:
Phoebe Draper, MD
Brian Gilberti, MD
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Tags: Rheumatology
Show Notes
Background
A vasculitis affecting small blood vessels causing inflammation and necrosis
Affects upper respiratory tract (sinusitis, otitis media, saddle nose deformity), lungs (nodules, alveolar hemorrhage), and kidneys (rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis)
Can lead to multi-organ failure, pulmonary hemorrhage, renal failure
Red Flag Symptoms:
Chronic sinus symptoms
Hemoptysis (espec
