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Clinic manifestations in granulomatosis with polyangiitis [PDF]
, 2016 Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly Wegener's granulomatosis (WG), is an uncommon immunologically mediated systemic small-vessel vasculitis that is pathologically characterised by an inflammatory reaction pattern (necrosis, granulomatous ...
De Vincentiis, Marco +7 more
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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi +5 more
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The role of the host—Neutrophil biology
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple +4 more
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2017 Background Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a rare, necrotizing systemic vasculitis associated with asthma and hypereosinophilia. Its cause and pathophysiology are still being elucidated. Case presentation We report a case of eosinophilic
Alexandra C. Keefe +3 more
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Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) and PRES: a case-based review of literature in ANCA-associated vasculitides [PDF]
, 2015 Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a small-sized vessel systemic necrotizing vasculitis and belongs to the family of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides.
Barilaro, Giuseppe +3 more
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Tension Pneumothorax as Initial Manifestation of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2021 Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s granulomatosis) is a systemic vasculitis that primarily affects small and medium vessels. Its manifestations are usually confined to the upper airway, lower airway and kidney.
Rúben Reis +5 more
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Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis in Otolaryngologist Practice: A Review of Current Knowledge [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2016 Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is an idiopathic vasculitis of medium and small arteries, characterized by necrotizing granulomatous inflammation. GPA typically affects upper and lower respiratory tract with coexisting glomerulonephritis.
Joanna Wojciechowska +3 more
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ANCA-associated vasculitis [PDF]
, 2017 The vasculitides are a heterogeneous group of conditions typified by their ability to cause vessel inflammation with or without necrosis. They present with a wide variety of signs and symptoms and, if left untreated, carry a significant burden of ...
Watts, Richard, Yates, Max
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2017 Background Although gastrointestinal involvement in patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis is uncommon, it is associated with mild to severe life-threatening complications. We present a case of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis in a patient with
Kensuke Nakatani +6 more
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Onset of granulomatosis with polyangiitis obscured by heart disease in an elderly man
Radiology Case Reports, 2020 We describe a case of 85-year-old man who presented to the Emergency Department with sudden dyspnea. He had a past medical history of cardiomyopathy and radiography and nonenhanced computed tomography (CT) of the chest showed pulmonary edema.
C. Pace +4 more
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