An unusual case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis with unilateral parotid gland enlargement

Acute leukocytoclastic vasculitis of skin biopsy. Key Clinical MessageHere, we report a case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis presenting with unilateral parotid gland enlargement and later developed skin lesions on the lower extremities and abdomen. Although rare, salivary gland enlargement may be the presenting sign of Wegener's granulomatosis or other ANCA associated vasculitides.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - November 1, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Toktam Safari Giv, Ghazal Mardani, Azadeh Rakhshan, Mohammad Kouhestany, Hamideh Moravvej Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research