The Diagnosing Challenge of a Positive ANCA Vasculitis in the Paediatric Age

• Main Authors: Clara Preto (Author), Armandina Silva (Author), Sandra Alves (Author), Margarida Guedes (Author), Paula Matos (Author), Conceição Mota (Author), Paula Rocha (Author), Paula C. Fernandes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ANCA-positive systemic vasculitides, rare in paediatric age, present multiorganic involvement. A female teenager presented with a history of subglottic stenosis diagnosed at the age of 12. From the investigation carried out, we highlight hematoproteinuria and negative ANCAs. At 15 years old, she was...