Differnece between P Anca Vasculitis and Wegners?

[maria garcia]

Differnece beween PAnca Vasculitis and Wegners?

[pberggren1]

I have no idea.

[Sangye]

P-ANCA = Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)-- affects small blood vessels; vasculitis without granulomas

C-ANCA = Wegener's/ Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)--affects small and medium blood vessels; granulomas + vasculitis

They are treated the same.

[Chris G]

However, you can be p-anca positive, and have Wegener's. It's rare, but does happen. Lucky, lucky ME for example!

[Sangye]

Yes, you are unique for sure!

[Chris G]

Hmmmm, I'm sure you meant that in the best possible way!!

[Sangye]

Oh, LOL I didn't realize it could be taken in a sarcastic way! D'oh!

[drz]

Do most people with GPA have granulomas or know where they are located? I think I was told I may have on in middle ear that wiped out my hearing and balance but don't think it was every confirmed with a CT scan or MRI or whatever they would use to confirm its presence.

[Sangye]

I don't know. But I'm not gonna call it GPA. Too confusing. And I think the name stinks.

[pberggren1]

I really don't care where the granulomas are in me. All I know is that this disease stinks ASS.