Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), previously known as Wegener's granulomatosis, is a rare disease. It is a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. The inflammation limits the flow of blood to important organs, causing damage. It can affect any organ, but it mainly affects the sinuses, nose, trachea (windpipe), lungs, and kidneys.
The cause of GPA is unknown. It can affect people at any age. Men and women are equally affected. It is more common in whites. Symptoms may include joint pain, weakness, tiredness, and cold symptoms such as a runny nose that doesn't get better. Doctors use blood tests, chest X-rays, and biopsies to diagnose GPA and rule out other causes of the symptoms.
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- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (National Library of Medicine)Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), previously known as Wegener's granulomatosis, is a rare disease. It is a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. The inflammation limits the flow of blood ...
- ... of the body. It was formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis.
- ... the kidneys. This disorder is formerly known as Wegener granulomatosis. A characteristic feature of GPA is inflammation of ... Mahr AD, Neogi T, Merkel PA. Epidemiology of Wegener's granulomatosis: Lessons from descriptive studies and analyses of genetic ...
- ... with other medications to treat granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's granulomatosis) and microscopic polyangiitis, which are conditions in which ...
- ... with other medications to treat granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's Granulomatosis) and microscopic polyangiitis, conditions in which the body ...
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's) (American College of Rheumatology)Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis/Learn More ... Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis ... American College of Rheumatology ... Information for patients and caregivers on ...
- ... or granulomatosis with ANCA associated vasculitis (formerly called Wegener granulomatosis). In other cases, the vasculitis may occur as ...
- Inflammation of the Orbit (Merck & Co., Inc.)Eye Diseases/Related Issues ... Eye Diseases ... Eye Infections/Related Issues ... Eye Infections ... Inflammation of the Orbit - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & ...
- Glomerulonephritis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)Streptococcal Infections/Related Issues ... Streptococcal Infections ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: Symptoms and Causes (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis/Learn More ... Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
