Granulomatosis with polyangiitis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Ali Poyan Mehr, M.D. [2]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Krzysztof Wierzbicki M.D. [3]

Overview

A complete medical history and a comprehensive renal, pulmonary, and ENT examination must be preformed to help identify and properly diagnose Granulomatosis with polyangiitis from other diseases.

Physical Examination

A complete medical history and a comprehensive renal, pulmonary, and ENT examination must be preformed to help identify and properly diagnose Granulomatosis with polyangiitis form other diseases. A thorough physical examination can provide insight into possible causes and associated underlying conditions. The following findings may be present during a physical examination of Granulomatosis with polyangiitis:

• Sinusitis
• Scleritis
• Keratitis
• Uveitis
• Conjunctivitis
• Saddle nose deformity
• Atelectasis
• Pleural effusion
• Dyspnea
• Hemoptysis
• Pericardial rub
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Cranial nerve paralysis
• Palpable purpura
• Subcutaneous nodules
• Ulcerations