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Acute Renal Failure and Generalized Weakness in a 75-Year-Old Male With Pauci-Immune Necrotizing Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)-Associated Vasculitis: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We describe a 75-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with generalized weakness and was ultimately diagnosed with acute renal failure secondary to pauci-immune necrotizing antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis. The patient's clinical course was complicated by a perforated gastric ulcer and severe malnutrition, necessitating involvement from multiple specialists. The case highlights the challenges of this rare vasculitis and the complications that can arise from the disease and its treatment. .

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68398

Authors: Wayne A Martini, Lauren B Querin, Nicole R Hodgson, Douglas Rappaport

Institutions: Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Vasculitis and related conditions

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402109368