Wegener granulomatosis involving the pterygopalatine fossa: an unusual case of trigeminal neuropathy.
We report on a case of Wegener granulomatosis in the pterygopalatine fossa that was associated with trigeminal neuropathy. MR and CT examinations were useful in depicting the extent of the lesion and suggesting a perineural spread. Diagnosis was confirmed with positive serum assay findings for the presence of cytoplasmic antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody.
Marsot-Dupuch
Kathlyn
K
Department of Radiology, Hopital Bicêtre 78, Rue du Général Leclerc, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
De Givry
Sebastien Clement
SC
Ouayoun
Michel
M
D019268:Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic / Q000097:blood; D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D013100:Sphenoid Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D020433:Trigeminal Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
D019268:Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic