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Rapidly Progressing Interstitial Fibrosis and Glomerulonephritis due to Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Presenting With Calf Pain

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We describe a 51-year-old male presenting with bilateral calf pain and found to have rapidly progressing pulmonary-renal syndrome due to GPA vasculitis, despite completing an empiric course of steroids for a gout flare. This case underscores the heterogeneous nature of GPA and the importance of early strong immunosuppressive therapy.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73819

Authors: Lily Gupta (Allison), Yingxue Wang, Eugenia Chen

Institutions: University of California, Irvine, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Vasculitis and related conditions

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820