#15
QUESTION: A 36-year-old woman presents to the ED with hemoptysis that began just prior to arrival. She reports generalized fatigue and dark urine over the past 3 months. Her vital signs are within normal limits. Her laboratory studies are notable for a creatinine of 2.3 mg/dL, 3+ blood on urinalysis and a hemoglobin of 9.8 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of this patient’s symptoms?
A. Churg Strauss syndrome
B. Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
C. Polyarteritis nodosa
D. Systemic sclerosis
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4 Comments
Thank you for putting together the questions for the mini board review. I find them very helpful!
Good review….but alot of medical info, very specific…not known when you are out for years in practice.
Thanks for your effort. Nice to review uncommon diseases to keep us up to speed. It is amazing how many diseases, pathogens etc… have had their names changed : Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) (formerly referred to as Wegener’s granulomatosis).
Excellent review questions. Please keep them coming in future issues!