The best way to prove there is Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis is a lung biopsy, although a kidney biopsy may be used as well. These biopsies, while invasive, are usually able to confirm the diagnosis. The lung biopsy may be done thoracoscopic or open. The kidney biopsy usually requires a smaller tissue sample.

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