Granulomatosis with polyangiitis in Northeastern Brazil: study of 25 cases and review of the literature.

Journal: Advances in rheumatology (London, England)
PMID: 30657074

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Little has been published about the epidemiology of Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) in South America, especially in the intertropical zone, and no epidemiological data from Brazil are available. The purpose of the present study was to draw a clinical and demographic profile of GPA patients living in Northeastern Brazil based on laboratory, histological and imaging findings, and evaluate the frequency of organic involvement.

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  • Francisco Vileimar Andrade de Azevedo
    Post-Graduate Program in Medical Sciences, University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Fonseca Lobo 560 apto. 1202, Aldeota, Fortaleza, Ceará, CEP 60175020, Brazil. vileimar@yahoo.com.br.
  • Fabrício Oliveira Lima
    Post-Graduate Program in Medical Sciences, University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Fonseca Lobo 560 apto. 1202, Aldeota, Fortaleza, Ceará, CEP 60175020, Brazil.
  • Jozélio Freire de Carvalho
    Division of Rheumatology, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
  • Andrea Rocha de Saboia Mont'Alverne
    Division of Rheumatology, University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Fortaleza, Brazil.
  • Carlos Ewerton Maia Rodrigues
    Post-Graduate Program in Medical Sciences, University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Fonseca Lobo 560 apto. 1202, Aldeota, Fortaleza, Ceará, CEP 60175020, Brazil.

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