Special topics 1.6 Systemic (Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis) Flashcards
1
Q
GPA is also known as?
A
Wegener’s granulomatosis
2
Q
Wegener’s granulomatosis is a common autoimmune disease involving inflammation of small to large-sized blood cells
T or F
A
F
Rare
3
Q
Main main pathologic finding of Wegener’s:
- Necrotizing Granulomatous vasculitis
T or F
A
T
4
Q
Main feature of GPA?
A
Glomerulonephritis
5
Q
Lab Dxs of GPA is the presence of?
A
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies
ANCA
