Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part A (2021)

ANCA associated Pauci immune glomerulonephritis in a known case of rheumatoid arthritis

Author(s):

Dr. Ponneyinchelvi AS, Dr. G Barathi and Dr. Subalakshmi Balasubramanian

Abstract:
Rheumatoid arthritis [RA] is a multisystem disorder in which prevalence of renal abnormalities ranges from 8 to 90%. ANCA associated pauci immune glomerulonephritis occurs as a rare late manifestation and results in poor prognosis. Most of these cases are associated with Myeloperoxidase[MPO] ANCA or previously called as p-ANCA positivity. It may occur as a part of RA associated with systemic vasculitis or an isolated disorder. We present a case of 45 year old male patient who is a known case of rheumatoid arthritis presented with renal failure and was diagnosed with Anti Neutrophill Cytoplasmic Antibody[ANCA] associated pauci immune glomerulonephritis.

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How to cite this article:
Dr. Ponneyinchelvi AS, Dr. G Barathi and Dr. Subalakshmi Balasubramanian. ANCA associated Pauci immune glomerulonephritis in a known case of rheumatoid arthritis. Int. J. Clin. Diagn. Pathol. 2021;4(2):24-26. DOI: 10.33545/pathol.2021.v4.i2a.353