Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Presenting as Acute Abdomen: A Rare Case Report
This case highlights the complexity of diagnosing and managing AAV-associated renal hemorrhage, particularly in EGPA patients. While the renal vascular changes observed, such as inflammation and potential necrosis, may be linked to the underlying vasculitis in EGPA, causality should be interpreted with caution, as other factors like coagulopathy, concurrent infections, or iatrogenic effects could contribute. Current literature suggests that ANCA-associated mechanisms, including NETs formation, play a role in vascular damage, but direct causation in rare complications like renal hemorrhage remains uncertain and requires further investigation. While EGPA treatment primarily involves immunosuppressive therapy targeting vasculitis and eosinophilia, spontaneous renal hemorrhage requires an integrated approach, including conservative management, interventional embolization, or surgical exploration in life-threatening cases. Reports of AAV-associated renal hemorrhage are rare, and large-scale studies are lacking, necessitating further research to optimize treatment strategies.
Authors
- Wenlong Huang
- Jiao Xiong
- Yan Liao
Institutions
- Chengdu Military General Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Inflammation Research
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/jir.s559438
- Primary Topic
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00