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Wegener’s granulomatosis [PDF]
Wegener’s granulomatosis is a necrotizing inflammation of small and medium size vessels with granuloma formation. It is a very heterogeneous disease in respect of severity and clinical manifestation. While it can be a rapidly progressive disease with fatal ending, there are forms limited only to one organ.
Gadó, Klára +3 more
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Cytomegalovirus retinitis presenting as vasculitis in a patient with Wegener’s granulomatosis
Paris G Tranos1, Ilias Georgalas2, Panagiota Founti1, Ioannis Ladas21Papageorgiou University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece; 2Department of Ophthalmology, “G.Genimatas” Hospital, Athens, GreecePurpose: To present an unusual case of ...
Paris G Tranos +3 more
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Cytomegalovirus retinitis treated with valganciclovir in Wegener’s granulomatosis
Yoshiaki Kabata1, Genichiro Takahashi1, Hiroshi Tsuneoka21Department of Ophthalmology, Jikei University School of Medicine, Katsushika Medical Center, Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Jikei University School of Medicine, Minato ...
Kabata Y, Takahashi G, Tsuneoka H
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Wegener′s granulomatosis (WG) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis that affects the small blood vessels. It mainly affects the upper and lower respiratory tract and kidneys.
Vikas Gupta +4 more
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Granulomatose de Wegener Wegener's granulomatosis
A granulomatose de Wegener caracteriza-se por vasculite necrosante granulomatosa que acomete preferencialmente vias aéreas superiores, inferiores e rins.
Telma Antunes +1 more
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Orbital granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener granulomatosis): clinical and pathologic findings. [PDF]
The pathology of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly Wegener granulomatosis, typically features a granulomatous and sometimes necrotizing vasculitis targeting the respiratory tract and kidneys. However, orbital involvement occurs in up to 60%
Muller K, Lin JH.
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Limited wegener′s granulomatosis presenting as multiple retinal vascular occlusions
In the early stages of Wegener′s granulomatosis, and in the atypical forms, the classic clinicopathologic features of the disease are often absent, delaying diagnosis.
Shenoy Radha +3 more
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The role of the host—Neutrophil biology
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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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis: A case report and brief review of literature
: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis was first described by German pathologist Friedrich Wegener in 1936. It is a multi-system necrotizing noncaseating granulomatous vasculitis which affects small to medium-sized ...
Dhairya A Lakhani, MD +6 more
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Wegener's Granulomatosis [PDF]
WG is an uncommon disease process with considerable risk of mortality if diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Skin, sinus, or oral mucosal lesions may be part of the initial presentation. This article provided the clinician with information concerning recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of WG. Early recognition and treatment are essential in limiting
Lawrence W, Weeda, Stephen A, Coffey
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