A Case of Polyarteritis Nodosa Manifesting as a Neuropathy Following Influenza Infection
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
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: 163-167, 2012.
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em Coreano
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| ID: wpr-39658
ABSTRACT
Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a necrotizing vasculitis of the medium-sized arteries. The symptoms and signs of PAN include purpuric skin lesions, mononeuritis multiplex, symptoms of mesenteric ischemia, and renal involvement. We report the first case of PAN manifesting as a neuropathy after influenza infection in Korea. A 68-year-old woman had fever, myalgia, hyperesthesia of both hand and foot, and lower extremity weakness. EMG findings showed severe sensorimotor polyneuropathy, such as multiple mononeuritis. A sural nerve biopsy showed vasculitis and Influenza A (H1N1) were positive. Our patient was treated by glucocorticoid and oral cyclophosphamide, thereafter, symptoms and signs improved. No recurrence has been observed for five months.
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Assunto principal:
Compostos Orgânicos
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Poliarterite Nodosa
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Polineuropatias
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Artérias
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Recidiva
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Pele
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Nervo Sural
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Vasculite
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Biópsia
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Mononeuropatias
Limite:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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