Allergic granulomatosis and angiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome): response to 'pulse' intravenous cyclophosphamide.
A 51 year old Chinese woman suffering from classical Churg-Strauss syndrome is presented. She deteriorated with acute pulmonary infiltrates resulting in hypoxaemic respiratory failure but responded dramatically with 'pulse' intravenous cyclophosphamide.
Chow
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Department of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin.
Li
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EK
Lai
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FM
D015267:Churg-Strauss Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged
D003520:Cyclophosphamide