Wegener granulomatosis presenting as refractory otitis media: A case report
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Chronic otitis media and facial paralysis as a presenting feature of Wegener ' s granulomatosis
Upper airway disease, especially nasal and paranasal sinus involvement, is the most common manifestation of Wegener's granulomatosis. Chronic otitis media and facial palsy are rare but well known presenting features of Wegener's granulomatosis. We report a 40 -year -old woman who presented with complaints of ear discharge, deep-seated ear pain and loss of hearing in her right ear. Early diagnos...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1300-7475
DOI: 10.5606/kbbihtisas.2012.056