Temporal Bone Pathology in Wegener's Granulomatosis
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ENT manifestations of Wegeners granulomatosis.
Wegeners granulomatosis is a necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis with multisystemic involvement. We present two cases of Wegener's presenting with otological manifestations as the first symptom. These symptoms are subtle and diagnosis may be easily overlooked. Hence a high index of suspicion is required. Early diagnosis and treatment goes a long way in improving the outcomes and in preventing ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Practica oto-rhino-laryngologica. Suppl.
سال: 1987
ISSN: 0912-1870
DOI: 10.5631/jibirinsuppl1986.1987.supplement10_61