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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, Josefine Hirschfeld, Alpdogan Kantarci, Asaf Wilensky, Lior Shapira   +4 more
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Unusual Presentation of Granulomatosis With Polyangitis (Wegener's Granulomatosis)

Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, 2016
Objective: To present a case of unusual presentations of granulomatosis with polyangitis (Wegener’s granulomatosis) with parotid swelling and intractable otitis externa.
Anirban Ghosh, Somnath Saha, Sarbani Chattopadhyay   +2 more
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Meningoensefalitis Manifestation in Wegener's Granulomatosis with Anca Negative: Case Report

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia, 2019
Wegener's granulomatosis is a vasculitis that affects small to medium blood vessels, generally occurring at the age of 64-75 years with an incidence of 8-10 / 1,000,000 people.
Triyanti Kurniasari Ananta Putri Sudibyo, Deshinta Putri Mulya, Sekar Satiti, Eko Budiono   +3 more
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Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Manifesting With Diabetes Insipidus and Cranial Nerve Involvement: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT This report describes a rare case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis presenting with diabetes insipidus and third cranial nerve involvement. Given the wide range of vasculitis presentations, this case highlights the importance of considering such diagnoses in patients with diverse signs and symptoms to prevent misdiagnosis or delayed ...
Kiafar M, Alishiri G, Sadeghi A, Paksaz A, Khezrloo L, Borji S.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Multiple pulmonary nodules: a complex case of Wegener’s granulomatosis

Clinics and Practice, 2013
Wegener’s granulomatosis is a granulomatous vasculitis that can present with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. This disease entity predominantly affects the respiratory tract and the kidneys.
Mariya Apostolova, Mahmoud Shoib, Samer Nasser   +2 more
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Wegener's Granulomatosis [PDF]

Annals of Internal Medicine, 1974
Abstract Wegener's granulomatosis is characterized by necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis. The localized form involves The upper or lower respiratory tracts, or both; in the commoner generalized f...
S M, Wolff, A S, Fauci, R G, Horn, D C, Dale   +3 more
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A CLINICAL CASE OF NECROTIZING SCLERITIS ASSOCIATED WITH WEGENE R’S GRANULOMATOSIS DETECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL PRACTICE

Актуальные проблемы теоретической и клинической медицины, 2023
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA or Wegener's granulomatosis) is a rare systemic autoimmune disease of unknown etiology characterized by granulomatous inflammation, tissue necrosis, and vasculitis of small to medium-sized vessels.
A. Ulzhitaeva, M. Kusainov, G. Sagidollova, G. Karamurzaeva, A. Moldasheva, B. Allaziev   +5 more
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Bilateral Facial Paralysis and Otitis Media as the First Presentations of Wegener’s Granulomatosis: A Case Report [PDF]

Hospital Practices and Research, 2017
Introduction: Cranial nerve palsy in Wegener’s granulomatosis is a curious incident, particularly if it occurs without kidney or lung involvement. In a review of medical articles, only 1 case of Wegener’s granulomatosis with bilateral facial nerve palsy ...
Seyed Mohammad Javad Hosseini, Jaleh Yousefi, Habib Yaribeygi, Gholam Hossein Alishiri   +3 more
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Strawberry Gingivitis as the Primary Sign of ANCA-Negative Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (GPA): A Case Report. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) could be a lethal disease if not diagnosed and managed timely. Oral involvement is rare and often presents as gingival hyperplasia with a traditional “strawberry gingivitis” appearance. Dental practitioners may be the first ones to encounter WG and may be able to prevent disease progression like the present case ...
Salari S, Mirfeizi Z, Moeintaghavi A, Zamani T, Shayegan Majd H.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Wegener's Granulomatosis: Strawberry Gums of the Oral Cavity

Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2012
Wegener's Granulomatosis is a rare and potentially life-threatening vasculitic disease of unknown origin. The diagnosis of Wegener's Granulomatosis is made on the basis of clinical presentation, positivity for serum c-ANCA and histologic examination of ...
Hoe Kit Chee MDS (Periodontology), MRD RCSEd
doaj   +1 more source