Massive hemoptysis with end stage renal disease (ESRD): An initial symptom of rare disease

Abstract

Microscopic polyangiitis is a rare autoimmune vasculitis, that could present with renal-pulmonary symptoms, posing diagnostic challenges in patients with preexisting kidney disease. Timely diagnosis is crucial to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords: diffuse alveolar hemorrhage; end stage renal disease; massive hemoptysis; microscopic polyangiitis; p‐ANCA; vasculitis.