Case Reports Renal Pathology 2023 Exercise 1: Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

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.