Pulmonary emphysema: an emerging manifestation in ANCA-associated vasculitis-case series and systematic review

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Abstract

Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a group of inflammatory conditions that can potentially affect multiple systems, with respiratory involvement being a common manifestation. Pulmonary emphysema as a sole manifestation is extremely rare. We report a case series of three patients diagnosed with AAV as a potential cause of pulmonary emphysema. Additionally, we conducted a systematic review of the literature to explore this association.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3091-3099
Number of pages9
JournalClinical Rheumatology
Volume44
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2025

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Humans
  • Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis/complications
  • Pulmonary Emphysema/etiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Female
  • Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Centers and Institutes Mederi

  • Heart and Thorax Institute

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