Poliangeitis amb Granulomatosis eosinofílica i asma al·lèrgica; dues monedes amb una mateixa cara? [PDF]
La síndrome de Churg-Strauss o Poliangeitis amb Granulomatosis eosinofílica (EGPA), clàssicament s'ha vinculat a un substrat asmàtic d'origen al·lèrgic. No obstant, l'evidència en aquest sentit és equívoca.
Bosch Gil, Josep Àngel +4 more
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Implications of Antiphospholipid and Antineutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibodies in the Context of Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis. [PDF]
While antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) positivity has been documented in some patients with postinfectious glomerulonephritis (PIGN) and is associated with more severe disease, antiphospholipid antibodies (APA) are not known to be a common ...
Butani, Lavjay, Leifer, Daniel
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CARDIAC LESION IN CHURG - STRAUSS SYNDROME
Cardiac involvement is the most important prognostic factor in eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg - Strauss syndrome). We report a case of Churg - Strauss syndrome in 65-year-old women masquerading as a non-ST elevation myocardial ...
E. S. Eniseeva +3 more
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Allergic broncho-pulmonary helmintyhiasis (ABPH) [PDF]
Infestations with helminths (cestodes, nematodes and trematodes) are the commonest causes of pulmonary eosinophilia in tropical countries (1-3).
Vijayan, V K
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Churg-Strauss syndrome associated with AA amyloidosis: a case report
Churg Strauss syndrome is a rare systemic and pulmonary vasculitis exceptionally associated with AA amyloidosis. We report the case of a 65-year old woman with past medical history of asthma. She developed polyarthralgia, headache and purpura.
Mouna Maamar +5 more
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An Abdominal Presentation of Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Churg-Strauss syndrome is a small and medium vessel vasculitis that is also known as allergic granulomatous angiitis. It most commonly presents with an asthma like symptoms.
J. R. E. Rees, P. Burgess
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A Presentation of Massive Hemoptysis in a Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Given that Churg-Strauss syndrome is a systemic small-vessel vasculitis, it is not usually considered in patients who present with massive hemoptysis, which is typically caused by bronchiectasis, cancer or, in some cases, aberrant bronchial arteries ...
Fadi Hikmat +2 more
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Vasculitides associated with IgG antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies in childhood [PDF]
Immunoglobulin (Ig)G antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies are causally associated with necrotizing vasculitides that are characterized immunopathologically by little or no deposition of immunoreactants, such as Wegener granulomatosis, microscopic ...
Bettinelli, Alberto +4 more
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A Guide to Screening for Autoimmune Diseases in Patients With Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
ABSTRACT Background The aetiology of vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) remains unknown. However, there is evidence that in addition to a genetic predisposition, autoimmunity contributes to the pathogenesis. Objectives The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of autoimmune disease and positive autoantibody serology in patients with VLS ...
Annabel Guttentag +5 more
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Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Presenting as an Acute Coronary Syndrome
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, formerly Churg-Strauss Syndrome, is an uncommon disorder that carries a high mortality when coronary artery disease develops. Early recognition and treatment is crucial.
Jeffrey Kolominsky, MD +5 more
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