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Tue, 26.11.24

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Tumor-like Lesions in Patients with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: A Case Series

Abstract

Background: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare small vessel vasculitis. It usually involves the respiratory tract and kidney. Rarely, tumor-resembling inflammatory changes ensue.



Objectives: To report three unique cases of GPA presenting with tumor-like lesions in various organs.



Methods: We presented three cases of GPA. Case 1 presented with typical upper respiratory symptoms of GPA and a mediastinal mass. Case 2 presented with low back pain, a large retroperitoneal mass, and nodular skin lesions. Case 3 presented with epigastric pain and a paravertebral inflammatory mass.



Results: The patients were treated successfully with rituximab.



Conclusions: Clinicians should be aware of this presentation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis, which is known as Tumefaction Wegener’s granulomatosis


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