Wegener's granulomatosis: a case report and literature review.
Wegener's granulomatosis may present with a variety of findings and be difficult to diagnose. We report a case of 27-year-old man presenting with chronic cough and hemoptysis who was diagnosed by open lung biopsy to have Wegener's granulomatosis. Based on this case, we reviewed the clinical features, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of Wegener's granulomatosis.
Wu
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Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Wong
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Lai
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Lin
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Chang
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WC
D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D011239:Prednisolone