MPO-ANCA-associated necrotizing glomerulonephritis in rheumatoid arthritis; a case report and review of literature

• Main Authors: Mário Góis (Author), Ana Messias (Author), Dulce Carvalho (Author), Fernanda Carvalho (Author), João Sousa (Author), Helena Sousa (Author), Fernando Nolasco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Renal involvement in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is common and has a negative impact on patient survival. Only few cases have been reported of necrotizing glomerulonephritis (GN) associated with myeloperoxidase anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (MPO-ANCA) in patients with RA. Case Prese...