Wegener's granulomatosis. Thoughts and observations of a pathologist.
The clinical entity now known as Wegener's granulomatosis was first reported in 1936. Since then the disease's histopathology has been clarified, although its etiology remains unknown. Treatment requires immuno-suppressant therapy and careful following of affected patients. The present report reviews the historical background for the discovering of Wegener's granulomatosis and current clinical considerations.
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D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans