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A Case Of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Anita Modi, Md, Lily Ackermann, Md
A Case Of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Anita Modi, Md, Lily Ackermann, Md
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INTRODUCTION
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (eGPA) is a small- and medium-sized-vessel vasculitis with multi-organ manifestations. Given the rarity of eGPA, patients are often misdiagnosed for decades and may initially present with life-threatening manifestations of late-stage disease. Therefore, it is important to raise awareness of this condition and its associated signs and symptoms. This case report serves to describe a classic presentation of a patient with eGPA, as well as to delineate the diagnostic workup, acute management, and early outpatient follow-up required.
KEY POINTS
Given the life-threatening complications of this rare condition, it is important to raise awareness about eGPA. This …