Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated paraneoplastic vasculitis. Issue 823 (May 1994)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Navarro, J. F.; Quereda, C.; Rivera, M.; Navarro, F. J.; Ortuño, J.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 70:Issue 823(1994)
• Page Start: 373
• Page End: 375
• Publication Date: 1994-05
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.70.823.373
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : A 68 year old man presented with a systemic necrotizing vasculitis and elevated levels of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) which responded to treatment with steroids and cyclophosphamide, with a decrease in the titre of ANCA until its disappearance. Four months later he presented with weakness, loss of weight, aphonia and dysphagia. A computerized tomography scan showed a solid mass in the anterior mediastinum, and histological studies revealed an undifferentiated adenocarcinoma. Vasculitis improved although the malignancy progressed and ANCA was persistently negative. Our case demonstrates an association between ANCA and paraneoplastic vasculitis.