Wegener's granulomatosis mimicking paraneoplastic syndrome.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
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2008 Jul-Sep; 50(3): 295-7
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en Inglés
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| ID: sea-29765
ABSTRACT
Wegener's granulomatosis is a distinct clinico-pathological entity characterised by a triad of upper and lower respiratory disease and renal involvement, although atypical presentations can be seen. These patients characteristically have small vessel vasculitis and or granulomatous vasculitis and are usually anti-neutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) positive. We present a case of Wegener's granulomatosis that clinically mimicked a lung neoplasm with a paraneoplastic syndrome. Biopsy and histopathological evaluation of a readily accessible subcutaneous nodule showed small vessel vasculitis. Correlation with clinical data and ANCA positivity led to a definite diagnosis.
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Asunto principal:
Síndromes Paraneoplásicos
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Granulomatosis con Poliangitis
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Neoplasias Pulmonares
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Persona de Mediana Edad
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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