GPA stands for Granulomatosis with PolyAngiitis. It is an ANCA Associated form of vasculitis (AAV) which is a subgroup of small vessel vasculitis . Until 2012 the disease was referred to as Wegener’s disease, Wegener’s Granulomatosis or Morbus Wegener. Dr. Wegener was the pathologist who first recognized the characteristics of this syndrome as a separate disease and published an important paper about it. GPA is most common form of AAV.
We are very happy to welcome L’Association Takayasu France, as a member. Takayasu is a very rare disease, even compared to other forms of vasculitis.
In July AIVA joined us at Vasculitis International. On Thursday july 26th 2024 this brand new vasculitis group was officially presented to the wider public,
Following the success of the 2022 Vasculitis Patient Conference another one was organized in 2024 linked to the 21st International Vasculitis Workshop in Barcelona.
