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*[[Bronchoalveolar lavage]]: | *[[Bronchoalveolar lavage]]: | ||
**Shows marked [[eosinophilia]]. Presence of marked [[eosinophilia]] on [[bronchoalveolar lavage]] is not specific for the diagnosis of [[eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis]]. | **Shows marked [[eosinophilia]]. Presence of marked [[eosinophilia]] on [[bronchoalveolar lavage]] is not specific for the diagnosis of [[eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis]]. | ||
*[[Biopsy]] | |||
**Because of the multiple organ involvements, the biopsy should be obtained from any of the following organ sites: | |||
***Lung: surgical/transbronchial biopsy | |||
***[[Skin]] | |||
***[[Nerve]] | |||
***[[Kidney]] | |||
***[[Muscle]] | |||
**Biopsy findings may include eosinophilic infiltration, vasculitis of small and medium-sized vessels and granuloma formation. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Other Diagnostic Studies
The following studies can be helpful in diagnosing eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
- Bronchoalveolar lavage:
- Shows marked eosinophilia. Presence of marked eosinophilia on bronchoalveolar lavage is not specific for the diagnosis of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
- Biopsy