title: [Wegener's syndrome].
abstract: Wegener's syndrome is a granulomatous angiitis with peri or extra-vascular granulomas. The complete form, includes glomerulopathy, pulmonary signs and lesions of the face. Prognosis improved with corticosteroids and immunosuppressors although appropriate administration modalities are still under debate.
authors.affiliation: Service de Médecine Interne, Hôpital Avicenne, Bobigny.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Guillevin
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000209:etiology; D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010951:Plasma Exchange; D011379:Prognosis; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
vernacular_title: Le syndrome de Wegener.