Chest CT Appearances

Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis CT Findings

• Cavitary nodules
• Large airway stenosis
• Nodules 1-10 cm in size
• Consolidation with or w/o hemorrhage
• Subglottic stenosis
• Adenopathy uncommon

Other Information About Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

Etiology:

• Unknown

Epidemiology:

• Typically presents between ages 45-60
• More common in people of European descent

Presentation:

• Sinusitis
• Nasal congestion or rhinorrhea
• Epistaxis
• Ear and/or sinus pain
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• Dyspnea

Prognosis:

• If untreated, the 1-year survival rate is less than 20%
• If treated and managed, the patient’s lifespan can increase by several years

Related Lectures:
CT of the Trachea: A Practical Approach - Part 2