Showing posts with label granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Show all posts

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Dr KK Answers: What is the advancement in the treatment of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's)?


In a meta-analysis of 9 trials (387 pts) addition of plasma exchange decreased the risk of end-stage renal disease or death resulting from granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s). 

Source: Am J Kidney Dis 2011; 57:566

Dr KK Answers: What is granulomatosis with polyangiitis?


 In January 2011, the Boards of Directors of the American College of Rheumatology, the American Society of Nephrology, and the European League Against Rheumatism recommended that the name Wegener’s granulomatosis be changed to “granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s)”, abbreviated as GPA. 
Source: Arthritis Rheum 2011; 63:863