Granulomatosis with polyangiitis was formerly known as what?

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis was formerly known as Wegener's Granulomatosis. This condition is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis), granuloma formation, and, often, involvement of the respiratory tract and kidneys. The renaming of the disease to Granulomatosis with polyangiitis was made to honor the category of the disease more accurately and to avoid the use of names associated with controversial historical figures.

By choosing Wegener's Granulomatosis, one recognizes the historical context in which the disease was studied and classified. This name was used for decades in the medical community before the decision for reclassification aimed at promoting greater sensitivity and inclusivity in medical terminology. Understanding this historical name helps in recognizing literature and discussions related to the disease that may still refer to it by this older term.