Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA): symptoms, perspectives and more
What is this condition? Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare disease that inflames and damages small blood vessels in many organs, such as the kidneys, lungs, and sinuses. Inflammation limits blood flow and prevents enough oxygen from reaching your organs and tissues. This affects how well they work. Tissue inflammations, called granulomas, form around the blood vessels. Granulomas can damage organs. GPA is one of several types of vasculitis, a disorder that causes inflammation in… ...Read more