Mesh term Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Browse to parent terms:Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis
Lung Diseases, Interstitial
Description
A multisystemic disease of a complex genetic background. It is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels (VASCULITIS) leading to damage in any number of organs. The common features include granulomatous inflammation of the RESPIRATORY TRACT and KIDNEYS. Most patients have measurable autoantibodies (ANTINEUTROPHIL CYTOPLASMIC ANTIBODIES) against MYELOBLASTIN.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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