Pathologic manifestations of levamisole-adulterated cocaine exposure. [PDF]
, 2015 UnlabelledRheumatic manifestations of cocaine have been well described, but more recently, a dramatic increase in the levamisole-adulterated cocaine supply in the United States has disclosed unique pathologic consequences that are distinct from pure ...
Jen, Kuang-Yu, Nolan, Amber L
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BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2018 Background Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a systemic ANCA-associated vasculitis characterized by necrotizing granulomatous inflammation and a predilection for the upper and lower respiratory tract. Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Michele V. Quan +3 more
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C‐Reactive Protein Serum Values in Idiopathic and Autoimmune Subglottic Stenosis
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This study characterized C‐reactive protein (CRP) levels in idiopathic and granulomatosis with polyangiitis‐related (GPA) subglottic stenosis (SGS) to assess CRP ability to distinguish SGS subtypes and predict recurrence. High CRP levels are more frequent in GPA‐SGS, potentially aiding clinical differentiation of etiologies.
Andrew J. Neevel +6 more
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Assessment of health‐related quality of life as an outcome measure in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's) [PDF]
, 2012 Objective To assess a generic measure of health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) as an outcome measure in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's) (GPA).
Carpenter +29 more
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Polyangiitis overlap syndrome of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's granulomatosis) and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome) [PDF]
BMJ Case Reports, 2014 Polyangiitis overlap syndrome is defined as systemic vasculitis that cannot be classified into one of the well-defined vasculitic syndromes. In this report, a female patient who presented with vasculitis-like and asthmatic symptoms was diagnosed as having polyangiitis overlap syndrome of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA; formerly known as Wegener ...
Hironori, Uematsu +3 more
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The Impact of Estrogen on Stromal Elements in the Proximal Airway in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) is an unexplained fibrosis of the proximal airway that predominantly impacts Caucasian women. Clinically, premenopausal patients suffer from higher recurrence rates, potentially implicating ovarian hormone 17B‐estradiol (E2) in disease pathogenesis.
Emily L. Mace +13 more
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Endobronchial Lesion in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 2017 Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a systemic vasculitis. It could affect respiratory system, kidney, and central nervous system frequently; however, all body organs could be involved.
Guan-Liang Chen +2 more
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An unusual case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis with unilateral parotid gland enlargement
Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Key Clinical Message Here, we report a case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis presenting with unilateral parotid gland enlargement and later developed skin lesions on the lower extremities and abdomen.
Toktam Safari Giv +4 more
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International Variation in Preoperative SNOT‐22 Scores: A Scoping Review and Exploratory Analysis
International Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.
Jaynelle Gao +8 more
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Immunosuppression and Surgery‐Free Interval in Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Airway Stenosis
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Subglottic and tracheal stenosis are severe manifestations of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) that often require both endoscopic intervention and systemic immunosuppression. Rituximab may help stabilize GPA‐related airway disease by prolonging the interval between endoscopic procedures and delaying relapse.
Sydney J. Torres +6 more
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