Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, a new nomenclature for Wegener's Granulomatosis--Case report

An Bras Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;90(3 Suppl 1):101-3. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153455.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology
  • Female
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / drug therapy
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Leg Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Leg Dermatoses / pathology
  • Necrosis / pathology
  • Skin Ulcer / drug therapy
  • Skin Ulcer / pathology*
  • Terminology as Topic

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones