Affiliation:
1. Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn New York United States
2. Manipal College of Medical Sciences Pokhara Nepal
3. Gandaki Medical College Pokhara Nepal
4. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital New Rochelle New York United States
Abstract
Key Clinical MessageGranulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis, is a necrotizing vasculitis characterized by small‐to‐medium‐sized vessel involvement and the presence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA). We present a case of a 26‐year‐old Asian woman who was transferred to our center from a nearby hospital, where she presented with shortness of breath, tested positive for COVID‐19, and was being managed for COVID‐19 pneumonia. She also had hemoptysis, skin lesions, and left foot numbness. Serological markers and VATS‐guided lung biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment with methylprednisolone and rituximab led to stabilization, despite complications of subcutaneous emphysema and lower extremity neuropathic symptoms. Early recognition and appropriate management of GPA are crucial for optimal outcomes.