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.
Department of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin.
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Chow
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Li
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Lai
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