Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Presenting with Saddle Nose and Rash: A Case Report

Authors

  • Piyanat Jongrak Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand.
  • Sinee Weschawalit Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand.

Keywords:

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV), saddle nose deformity, skin lesions

Abstract

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is included in the group of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis that is pathologically characterized by necrotizing granulomatous inflammation and small to medium-sized vasculitis in multisystem organ.

Our report is about a 31-year-old female with prior history of scleritis, subglottic stenosis and chronic sinusitis presented with recurrent skin lesions on extremities for 1 month. Clinical examination revealed saddle nose deformity with multiple localized erythematous infiltrative papules on both elbows and extensor surface of forearms. Multiple discrete ulcerated papules and nodules on both thighs were demonstrated. Based on 2202 criteria developed by ACR/EULAR including clinical examination, laboratory finding, imaging and histopathology, she is diagnosed with granulomatosis with polyangiitis.

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Published

2023-03-09

How to Cite

Jongrak, P., & Weschawalit, S. (2023). Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Presenting with Saddle Nose and Rash: A Case Report. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 39(1), 15–20. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/260095

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