2025年1月14日 · Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare disease that causes swelling, also called inflammation, of small blood vessels. This condition mainly affects blood vessels in the nose, sinuses, throat, lungs and kidneys.

Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is a rare condition that results from blood vessel inflammation. MPA can cause damage to organ systems. Areas most commonly affected by MPA include the kidneys, lung, nerves, skin and joints.

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis is a disease involving granulomatous inflammation, necrosis and vasculitis that most frequently targets the upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tract, and kidneys.

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis (WG), [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] after German physician Friedrich Wegener, is a rare, long-term, systemic disorder that involves the formation of granulomas and inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis).

2024年8月31日 · Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a rare form of vasculitis affecting small vessels. Hallmark features include necrotizing granulomas and pauci-immune vasculitis, most commonly affecting the upper respiratory tract, lungs, and kidneys.

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is the new name for what used to be called Wegener’s granulomatosis. It’s an autoimmune disease that can affect your whole body, but especially affects your lungs and kidneys. Polyangiitis is chronic inflammation in your smaller blood vessels.

2024年8月31日 · Identify early clinical signs and symptoms of microscopic polyangiitis to facilitate timely diagnosis and intervention. Implement evidence-based treatment regimens for microscopic polyangiitis, including induction and maintenance therapies with cyclophosphamide, glucocorticoids, and rituximab.

2025年1月14日 · Diagnosis involves the steps that your healthcare team takes to find out if you have granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). Your healthcare professional asks you about your symptoms and health history.

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes swelling and irritation in blood vessels and other tissues. It's uncommon. The exact cause is unknown.

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare condition where blood vessels become inflamed, mainly in the ears, nose, sinuses, kidneys and lungs. It can be serious if not treated but medicines can help manage the symptoms. GPA was previously called Wegener's granulomatosis.