A Case Series of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Primarily Diagnosed by Otological Manifestations.

CONCLUSION:: GPA should be included in the differential diagnosis of adults with unexplained mixed hearing loss, new onset serous effusion, or acute otitis media in the absence of a previous history of ETD. Laboratory tests (ie, anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein) along with a urinalysis can aid in screening these patients. In cases in which the index of suspicion is high, repeated testing could reduce the risk of false negative findings.
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Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - November 28, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sahyouni R, Moshtaghi O, Abouzari M, Le P, Birkenbeuel J, Cheung D, Lin HW, Djalilian HR Tags: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Source Type: research