Clinician views concerning the prevalence and impact of granulomas on the diagnosis, management, and outcomes of ANCA-associated vasculitis

OBJECTIVES: It is unclear whether clinicians agree which manifestations of AAV are associated with necrotizing granulomas or if their presence affects clinical decision-making. METHODS: We surveyed physicians experienced in caring for individuals with AAV, querying: experience with AAV; beliefs concerning how granulomas affect the diagnosis, treatments, and outcomes of AAV; beliefs concerning the frequency with which granulomas are found in 36 …