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Malesex, anti-cyclic citrulinated peptide negativity, and early arthritis period are important clues for GPA.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a primary systemic vasculitis characterized by granuloma-tous inflammation.
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Key Findings & Data:Arthritis in GPA is most commonly associated with large joints, particularly theknees and ankles; however, symmetrical polyarthritis of small joints has been rarely reported in lit-erature.
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Conclusion & Impact:Malesex, anti-cyclic citrulinated peptide negativity, and early arthritis period are important clues for GPA.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a primary systemic vasculitis characterized by granuloma-tous inflammation. Arthritis in GPA is most commonly associated with large joints, particularly theknees and ankles; however, symmetrical polyarthritis of small joints has been rarely reported in lit-erature. Here, we describe retrospective analysis of six patients with GPA showing initial symptom ofsymmetrical polyarthritis who were followed-up by three different rheumatology departments. Malesex, anti-cyclic citrulinated peptide negativity, and early arthritis period are important clues for GPA.
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Cite This Article
ONAT, A. M., ÖNDER, M. E., KISACIK, B., SAYARLIOĞLU, M. (2022). Symmetric polyarthritis as an initial symptom in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: A report of six cases and review of the literature. European Journal of Rheumatology, Cilt: 5 - Sayı: 3, 191–193. https://ajindex.com/articles/511630