Authors
Yan Chen Wongworawat, MD, PhD
Mercury Y. Lin, MD
Jean Hou, MD
Department of Pathology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· recognize histopathologic and ultrastructural features of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA);
· describe the pathophysiology of GPA and its clinical features;
· differentiate GPA from other forms of ANCA-associated vasculitis; and
· discuss current treatment strategies.