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Angina in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: A case report

  • Authors:
    • Huijie Dong
    • Dayuan Lou
    • Xiaofei Ji
    • Peng Qu
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  • Published online on: August 16, 2017     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2017.4946
  • Pages: 3569-3572
  • Copyright: © Dong et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) often causes small blood vessel lesions in multiple organs, with less impact on large vessels. We report a case involving not only large blood vessels, but also angina. The computed tomographic angiography of large vessels and vascular ultrasonography of the extremity also suggested great arteries of the body were involved. Further cytoplasmic antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody tests, pathological examination and dynamic chest computed tomography scan confirmed the diagnosis of GPA. Anti-inflammatory therapy and coronary secondary prevention were given after diagnosis by pathological examination and laboratory evaluation. The symptoms of angina pectoris were relieved. This rare case report reminds us that among the well-known risk factors of atherosclerotic diseases, GPA is also an important risk factor for acute coronary syndrome. Early foresight for this rare risk factor can improve the early diagnosis and treatment of the disease, which will improve the prognosis of the patients.

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Dong H, Lou D, Ji X and Qu P: Angina in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: A case report. Exp Ther Med 14: 3569-3572, 2017
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Dong, H., Lou, D., Ji, X., & Qu, P. (2017). Angina in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: A case report. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 14, 3569-3572. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2017.4946
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Dong, H., Lou, D., Ji, X., Qu, P."Angina in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: A case report". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 14.4 (2017): 3569-3572.
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Dong, H., Lou, D., Ji, X., Qu, P."Angina in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: A case report". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 14, no. 4 (2017): 3569-3572. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2017.4946