Granulomatosis with polyangiitis chest x ray

An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of granulomatosis with polyangiitis include 4 patterns as multiple nodules with or without cavitation; Pulmonary hemorrhage as airspace opacities; reticulations and nodules and wedge-like consolidation in periphery.

• An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of granulomatosis with polyangiitis include 4 patterns:^[1][2]
  • Multiple nodules with or without cavitation
  • Pulmonary hemorrhage as airspace opacities
  • Reticulations and nodules
  • Wedge-like consolidation in periphery
• Other disease features can also be seen in granulomatosis with polyangiitis which are related to:^[3][4][5]
  • Pleural effusion
  • Bronchial stenosis

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  Granulomatosis with polyangiitis- X ray PA view showing air opacities Source:Radiopaedia.org^[6]
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  Granulomatosis with polyangiitis- X ray PA view showing nodules and reticular pattern: Source- Wikimedia commons^[7]
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  Granulomatosis with polyangiitis- X ray Lateral view showing evidence of consolidation Source:Radiopaedia.org^[8]