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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Localized in the Greater Omentum
Joint Authors
Minamimura, Keisuke
Hirata, Toru
Mori, Masaya
Komine, Ryuji
Shimizu, Atsushi
Mori, Kazuhiko
Kobayashi, Takashi
Uehara, Hiro
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is known as anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody- (ANCA-) associated small vessel vasculitis and typically manifests as pulmonary-renal syndrome, but the disease is not limited to pulmonary or renal systems.
The inflammation can involve whole body organs.
In addition, the ANCA titer does not always become positive.
Here, we describe the case of a 91-year-old man who presented with umbilical pain and fever of unknown origin.
Only the increased computed tomography value of the greater omentum suggested intra-abdominal inflammation; however, serological examinations, including the ANCA level, could not reveal the focus or cause of symptoms.
Finally, the histopathological examination of specimens surgically excised from the greater omentum demonstrated GPA limited to the greater omentum.
This report reminds physicians to consider GPA in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain or fever of unknown origin.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Komine, Ryuji& Kobayashi, Takashi& Uehara, Hiro& Minamimura, Keisuke& Mori, Kazuhiko& Hirata, Toru…[et al.]. 2018. Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Localized in the Greater Omentum. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Komine, Ryuji…[et al.]. Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Localized in the Greater Omentum. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Komine, Ryuji& Kobayashi, Takashi& Uehara, Hiro& Minamimura, Keisuke& Mori, Kazuhiko& Hirata, Toru…[et al.]. Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Localized in the Greater Omentum. Case Reports in Surgery. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150580
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150580