A Case of Limited Wegener's Granulomatosis with Gastroenteritis and Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
; : 331-335, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-130420
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a disease characterized by a granulomatous necrotizing vasculitis of small vessels. Although any organ systems can be involved, gastrointestinal involvement in WG is notably uncommon. We present a case of 67-year-old man who was admitted with abdominal pain and diarrhea lasting for 3 weeks. Colonoscopy and abdominal CT scan revealed vasculitis and multiple mesenteric lymphadenopathy. Jejunum and mesenteric lymph nodes biopsies confirmed limited form of WG. The present case indicates that WG might involve only gastrointestinal tract and the histological confirmation is important for diagnosis.
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Diarrhea
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prednisolone
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
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Colonoscopy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Gastroenteritis
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Lymphatic Diseases
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article