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Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis Flashcards

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What is Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) also known as?

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Churg-Strauss syndrome

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What type of vasculitis is EGPA?

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ANCA associated small-medium vessel vasculitis.

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Clinical features of EGPA

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asthma
eosinophilia (e.g. > 10%)
paranasal sinusitis
mononeuritis multiplex
pANCA positive in 60%

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Describe the main differences between EGPA and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

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GPA
- renal failure + epistaxis
- cANCA positive

EGPA
- asthma + eosinophilia
- pANCA

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