Abstract
Introduction Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a multisystemic, immune-mediated disease that occurs in patients with asthma and eosinophilia. It is characterized by inflammation of small and medium-caliber blood vessels. Case report In this report we present an unusual clinical case of EGPA with positive anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies who manifested bilateral pleural effusion. The diagnosis was confirmed through laboratory assessments and bronchial biopsies. The patient was treated with methylprednisolone showing improvement in symptoms. Conclusions our case appears interesting considering the limited evidence of pleural effusion in patients with EGPA documented in the literature.
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