Lung cancer in older patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a report of three cases

Lung cancer in older patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a report of three cases

Abstract Background Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is characterized by necrotizing granulomatous inflammation with necrotizing vasculitis predominantly affecting small to medium vessels. The survival rates have drastically improved; however, GPA can be lethal, with older patients having a wo...

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Main Authors: Malgorzata Potentas-Policewicz, Malgorzata Szolkowska, Katarzyna Blasinska, Dariusz Gawryluk, Malgorzata Sobiecka, Justyna Fijolek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Carcinoma
Case report
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Lung cancer
Older patients
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-03024-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-03024-7

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