Granulomatosis with polyangiitis: mind the airway

Respirol Case Rep. 2020 Dec 21;9(1):e00702. doi: 10.1002/rcr2.702. eCollection 2021 Jan.

Abstract

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects all ages. As the disease may be rapidly progressive, the undelayed recognition of its inflammatory activity is critical. This is especially important in central airway involvement, which contributes to morbidity and mortality.

Keywords: Airway; bronchoscopy; granulomatosis with polyangiitis; inflammation; vasculitis.