title: Wegener granulomatosis. Unusual cause of necrotizing urethritis.
abstract: We report a case of Wegener granulomatosis presenting as a destructive urethral mass. The initial clinical impression was carcinoma, and a urinary diverting procedure was considered before the correct diagnosis was established. The importance of recognizing this unusual disease and its dramatic response to appropriate therapy are emphasized.
mesh_terms: D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014526:Urethritis / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D011241:Prednisone