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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, a new nomenclature for Wegener's Granulomatosis - Case report* * Study performed at Hospital Regional da Asa Norte (HRAN) – Brasília (DF), Brazil.

Abstract

The 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

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