Oral granulomatosis with polyangiitis a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is an unusual multisystemic inflammatory disease, with vasculitis of small- and medium-sized vessels, with a predilection for upper lower airways and kidneys. The etiology remains unknown although it may originate from different stimuli, in genetically susceptible patients.

Materials and methods

A detailed database search was performed. The variables were demographics, localization, histopathological findings, antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody, cytoplasmic (c-ANCA) tests, treatment, and follow-up.

Results

Fifty-two cases were identified; the mean age was 49.6 years, with a range from 6 to 87 years. It was most frequently seen in females (57.7%). The most common race was white (59.6%). The most frequent location was in t

SUBMITTER: Labrador AJP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9932239 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature