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ArticleCureus2025

Pericardial Effusion as an Early Manifestation of Myeloperoxidase (MPO)-Positive Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)-Associated Vasculitis With Eosinophilia.

Amol Karkhanis, Moemen Hasaballah, Mohamed Elsayed, Hassan Rizwan, Anees S Butt, Mohamed Abdulmajeed

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Amol KarkhanisGeneral Internal Medicine, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Luton, GBR.
Moemen HasaballahGeneral Internal Medicine, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Luton, GBR.
Mohamed ElsayedGeneral Internal Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, GBR.
Hassan RizwanMedicine, Divisional Headquarters - Mirpur Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), New Mirpur City, PAK.
Anees S ButtGeneral Internal Medicine, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Luton, GBR.
Mohamed AbdulmajeedGeneral Internal Medicine, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Luton, GBR.

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Abstract

Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a rare but life-threatening autoimmune disease that primarily targets the kidneys and lungs. Cardiac involvement is far less common, and when it does occur, it is often overlooked until late in the disease course. We describe an elderly man who presented with acute breathlessness, pericardial effusion, eosinophilia, and worsening renal function. Initial management of pneumonia proved ineffective, and further investigation revealed strongly positive myeloperoxidase (MPO)-ANCA antibodies. The diagnosis of MPO-positive AAV with eosinophilia was established. Following treatment with corticosteroids and rituximab, the patient showed complete resolution of the effusion and significant recovery of renal function. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge of pericardial effusion as an early clue to systemic vasculitis and underscores the importance of early recognition and prompt immunosuppressive therapy.

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anca-associated vasculitischurg strausspericardial effusionsmall vessel vasculitissteroids

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PMID41306180
PMCPMC12645332

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