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Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Summary
Wegener's Granulomatosis
, now more commonly referred to as
Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
(GPA), is a
Rare disorder
characterized by the
Inflammation of blood vessels
(vasculitis), which can lead to
Damage in various organs
, primarily affecting the
Respiratory Tract
and kidneys. It is an
Autoimmune condition
where the
Immune System
mistakenly attacks its own tissues, leading to the
Formation of granulomas
and
Widespread inflammation
.
Concepts
Vasculitis
Autoimmune Disease
Granuloma
Respiratory Tract Involvement
Kidney Damage
ANCA-associated Vasculitis
Immunosuppressive Therapy
Corticosteroids
Cyclophosphamide
Rituximab
Alveolar Hemorrhage
Granulomatous Disease
Relevant Degrees
Pathology of the Circulatory System 63%
Tumors and Neoplasms 38%
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