Granulomatosis with polyangiitis mimicking COVID ‐19 pneumonia: A case report
We present a case of a 26-year-old Asian woman who was transferred to our center from a nearby hospital, where she presented with shortness of breath, tested positive for COVID-19, and was being managed for COVID-19 pneumonia. She also had hemoptysis, skin lesions, and left foot numbness. Serological markers and VATS-guided lung biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment with methylprednisolone and rituximab led to stabilization, despite complications of subcutaneous emphysema and lower extremity neuropathic symptoms. Early recognition and appropriate management of GPA are crucial for optimal outcomes.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: Arjun Basnet,
Sajog Kansakar,
Nava Raj Sharma,
Sudarshan Gautam,
Saral Lamichhane,
Kripa Tiwari,
Madalasa Pokhrel,
Sehajpreet Singh Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
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