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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Wegener granulomatosis (WG)
Synonyms
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)
Definitions
- Multisystem necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis of small to medium-sized blood vessels
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Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Diagnosis
Treatment
Natural History & Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Castañer E et al: When to suspect pulmonary vasculitis: radiologic and clinical clues. Radiographics. 30(1):33-53, 2010
- Ananthakrishnan L et al: Wegener's granulomatosis in the chest: high-resolution CT findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 192(3):676-82, 2009
- Sheehan RE et al: Computed tomography features of the thoracic manifestations of Wegener granulomatosis. J Thorac Imaging. 18(1):34-41, 2003
- Frazier AA et al: Pulmonary angiitis and granulomatosis: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 18(3):687-710; quiz 727, 1998
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Wegener granulomatosis (WG)
Synonyms
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)
Definitions
- Multisystem necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis of small to medium-sized blood vessels
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Diagnosis
Treatment
Natural History & Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Castañer E et al: When to suspect pulmonary vasculitis: radiologic and clinical clues. Radiographics. 30(1):33-53, 2010
- Ananthakrishnan L et al: Wegener's granulomatosis in the chest: high-resolution CT findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 192(3):676-82, 2009
- Sheehan RE et al: Computed tomography features of the thoracic manifestations of Wegener granulomatosis. J Thorac Imaging. 18(1):34-41, 2003
- Frazier AA et al: Pulmonary angiitis and granulomatosis: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 18(3):687-710; quiz 727, 1998
