Systemic Wegener's granulomatosis with severe oculo-otological manifestations.
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چکیده
A case of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's) is described in which the common presenting symptoms were hoarseness, deafness and ocular manifestations including marked redness and congestion of both eyes. The case findings and other systemic involvements are reviewed briefly along with histological and immunological discussions.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 61 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013