First presentation of idiopathic granulomatosis with polyangiitis in an adolescent
This case report demonstrates a paediatric patient with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, most consistent with a diagnosis of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), who presented with extensive airway involvement. It highlights that, although rare, the potential occurrence of GPA can be clinically challenging.
Authors
- Sheela Sanmani
- Georgia Ashworth
Institutions
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- The Royal Free Hospital (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2025-266449
- Primary Topic
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00