Cutting-Edge Strategies for Renal Tumour-like Lesions in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: A Systematic Review

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Background: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is characterised by granulomatous inflammation and small-to-medium vessel necrotising vasculitis, mainly affecting respiratory tract and kidneys. Renal involvement presenting as tumour-like lesions poses diagnostic and treatment challenges. Methods: Following the observation of a GPA patient presenting with multiple renal tumour-like lesions, we conducted a systematic literature review on MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases. Data gathered from the literature were analysed to summarise the diagnostic approach, management, and outcome of renal GPA-related tumour-like lesions. Results: a 49-year-old female presented with persistent constitutional symptoms and multiple bilateral renal lesions. Renal biopsy showed chronic interstitial inflammation with necrotising granulomas. Laboratory tests disclosed positive anti-proteinase 3 (PR3) anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) leading to a final diagnosis of GPA. She was effectively treated with high-dose glucocorticoids and rituximab. Literature search yielded 41 articles, concerning 42 GPA patients with renal masses, presenting bilaterally in 23.8% of the cases. Positive PR3-ANCA was observed in 86.5% of the cases. Half of 42 patients showed kidney abnormalities. Treatment with glucocorticoids (83.3%) and immunosuppressive agents (80.9%) resulted in an overall good remission rate and favourable prognosis. Conclusions: GPA should be considered in the differential diagnoses of kidney tumour-like lesions. The diagnosis is challenging, and histological examination greatly contributes to the diagnostic work-up.

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Iorio, L., Pizzi, M., Cecchin, D., Davanzo, F., Ghirardello, A., Dei Tos, A. P., … Padoan, R. (2024, March 1). Cutting-Edge Strategies for Renal Tumour-like Lesions in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: A Systematic Review. Diagnostics. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14050566

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