Question 354 · LEK · Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
A 32-year-old man running a fever of up to 40 °C visited his doctor. The physical examination revealed otitis media and pneumonia of the right lung confirmed with an X-ray. Laboratory tests showed proteinuria and erythrocyturia with predominance of dysmorphic erythrocytes. Which of the following tests should be performed to confirm the probable diagnosis?
- A. ear swab.
- B. ANA.
- C. antibodies against Chlamydia trachomatis.
- D. antibodies against Jo-1.
- E. ANCA.
Hint
Combine upper airway, lung and glomerular involvement into one systemic disease and choose its serological marker.
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