Wegeners granulomatosis differential diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Differential Diagnosis

Differential diagnosis (alternative possible diagnoses) can be extensive. ANCAs can be positive after the use of certain drugs, and other forms of vasculitis can present with very similar symptoms. The saddle nose deformity may also seen in cocaine abuse and in congenital syphilis.