Introduction: COVID-19 is an infectious disease, caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and there have been outbreaks worldwide. The presentation may include unspecific and mild symptoms, myalgia, headaches, high fever, dry cough, severe dyspnea and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Case study: We present a rare case of microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) with interstitial lung disease and without renal involvement misdiagnosed as COVID-19.
Conclusions: Differential diagnosis of COVID-19 is extremely important, and must be correctly identified in order to proceed with correct treatment.
Keywords: COVID-19; interstitial lung disease; microscopic polyangiitis.
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