Diagnostic Quandary of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Presenting First in the Petrous Apex
Conclusions: This case underscores the diagnostic complexity of GPA. Initial misdiagnosis of infection delayed appropriate treatment. Awareness of the varied presentations of GPA, including rare manifestations like skull base involvement and symptoms such as otorrhea and conductive hearing loss, is...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Otolaryngology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crot/8773843 |
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| Summary: | Conclusions: This case underscores the diagnostic complexity of GPA. Initial misdiagnosis of infection delayed appropriate treatment. Awareness of the varied presentations of GPA, including rare manifestations like skull base involvement and symptoms such as otorrhea and conductive hearing loss, is valuable. Early consideration of autoimmune etiologies and timely serological and histopathological analyses can prevent diagnostic delays and unnecessary treatments, improving patient outcomes. |
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| ISSN: | 2090-6773 |