An unusual case of multiple cranial nerve palsies in Wegener's granulomatosis.
We describe an unusual case of Wegener's granulomatosis, which initially caused fulminant palsies affecting cranial nerves II, V, VI, VII, and VIII during a brief episode of the disease. The patient was successfully treated with immunosuppressive therapy. Wegener's granulomatosis should be suspected when multiple cranial nerves are initially affected.
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Department of Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Anaheim, CA 92807-3089, USA.
Chayasirisobhon
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D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged