WEGENER'S GRANULOMATOSIS—INCREASED INCIDENCE OR INCREASED RECOGNITION?
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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: Rheumatology
سال: 1996
ISSN: 1462-0324,1462-0332
DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/35.2.142