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5 Facts you should know about
Microscopic polyangiitis
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The first description of a patient with the illness now known as microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) appeared in European literature in the 1920s
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Because many different organ systems may be involved, a wide range of symptoms is possible in MPA
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Clinical features include constitutional symptoms like fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, and kidney failure
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Typically, MPA presents with glomerulonephritis and pulmonary capillaritis
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CT imaging reveals a variety of pulmonary findings, including ground-glass attenuation, consolidation, thickening of bronchovascular bundles, and honeycombing
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