A 74‐year‐old man with silicosis was admitted to the hospital because of prolonged fever. After referral to internal medicine for persistent fever and renal dysfunction, workup revealed antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies () positivity. ...

Published 2017

Silica exposure is a notorious risk factor for developing AAV, which is potentially lethal when not identified.

When we see a silicosis patient with new‐onset prolonged fever and generalized fatigue, AAV should be taken into consideration. This case report provides beneficial information to reliably assess patients at high risk of developing AAV in primary care settings.