Exophthalmos and facial swelling: a case of limited Churg-Strauss syndrome.
We report a case of vasculitis causing facial swelling and exophthalmos which on clinical and histological grounds is thought to be limited Churg-Strauss syndrome. An excellent response was achieved to high doses of systemic steroids and cyclophosphamide.
Khan
N A
NA
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Raigmore Hospital NHS Trust, Inverness, UK.
Shenoy
P K
PK
McClymont
L
L
Palmer
T J
TJ
D015267:Churg-Strauss Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000473:pathology*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*
D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D011239:Prednisolone