Granulomatous vasculitis of Churg-Strauss type in a patient with diabetes insipidus.
The CHSS was first described as an allergic granulomatosis and angiitis. This syndrome is characterized by pulmonary and systemic vasculitis, extravascular granulomas and eosinophilia which occur in patients with bronchial asthma and allergy. The CHSS in limited form may be present in an isolated organ or tissue. Despite increased awareness by clinicians, recognition of the condition can be difficult. It should be mentioned that CHSS may be a life-threatening disorder, especially via cardiac failure. Hence, an early diagnosis and treatment of this syndrome is very important, including the application of corticoids that favorably affect the course of the disease.
IInd Medical Clinic, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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D000328:Adult; D015267:Churg-Strauss Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003919:Diabetes Insipidus / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging