Wegener's granulomatosis. Typical symptoms in an atypical patient.
Wegener's granulomatosis classically involves the respiratory tract and kidneys, and the disorder may be confused with any of a number of diseases having similar symptoms. Although most common in middle-aged whites, Wegener's granulomatosis may occur in atypical patients, as in the case described here. Accurate diagnosis depends on lung biopsy, and prompt treatment prevents permanent damage and significant sequelae.
Wellish
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Department of Health Care Sciences, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Tenner
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Cowan
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography