Early recognition of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis in outpatient settings: musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal clues beyond respiratory disease
Ernesto Aitella, Massimo De Martinis, Lia Ginaldi · 2026
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Ernesto Aitella, Massimo De Martinis, and Lia Ginaldi review early signs of a rare immune disease in a 2026 paper. The disease, shortened to EGPA, often shows as adult onset asthma plus high counts of a white blood cell type and damage to small blood vessels. Clear organ damage often triggers the diagnosis, but earlier clues may be missed.
Joint and muscle pain are common early clues, the authors note, yet they are poorly described in past work. Gut signs can also appear early and may first look like a gut only disorder. Rare muscle swelling proved by biopsy has shown up before nerve signs. The review helps clinic doctors spot the pattern sooner.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Ernesto Aitella, Massimo De Martinis, Lia Ginaldi |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 30 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |