Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in Patient with Granulomatosis with Polyangitis
Granulomatosis with polyangitis (GPA) is characterized by a necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis of small arteries and veins. It most commonly affects the upper and lower respiratory tract and kidneys. However, other organs including the gastrointestinal tract can be affected. Gastrointestinal manif...
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oai:doaj.org-article:09c58feb61b5421196a92af6f65843992021-11-08T02:35:55ZGastrointestinal Hemorrhage in Patient with Granulomatosis with Polyangitis2090-643910.1155/2021/9921361https://doaj.org/article/09c58feb61b5421196a92af6f65843992021-01-01T00:00:00Zhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9921361https://doaj.org/toc/2090-6439Granulomatosis with polyangitis (GPA) is characterized by a necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis of small arteries and veins. It most commonly affects the upper and lower respiratory tract and kidneys. However, other organs including the gastrointestinal tract can be affected. Gastrointestinal manifestations of GPA are rare and can include ischemia, bowel infarction, and perforation. Hemorrhage is an extremely rare presentation of GPA. We present a case of a woman with GPA and pulmonary renal syndrome on treatment who presents with severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage.Nikhil MadanVipul PatelHindawi LimitedarticleMedical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aidRC86-88.9ENCase Reports in Critical Care, Vol 2021 (2021) |
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Granulomatosis with polyangitis (GPA) is characterized by a necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis of small arteries and veins. It most commonly affects the upper and lower respiratory tract and kidneys. However, other organs including the gastrointestinal tract can be affected. Gastrointestinal manifestations of GPA are rare and can include ischemia, bowel infarction, and perforation. Hemorrhage is an extremely rare presentation of GPA. We present a case of a woman with GPA and pulmonary renal syndrome on treatment who presents with severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage. |
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Nikhil Madan Vipul Patel |
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in Patient with Granulomatosis with Polyangitis |
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in Patient with Granulomatosis with Polyangitis |
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in Patient with Granulomatosis with Polyangitis |
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in Patient with Granulomatosis with Polyangitis |
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in Patient with Granulomatosis with Polyangitis |
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gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patient with granulomatosis with polyangitis |
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