J Korean Rheum Assoc.
2002 Dec;9(4):319-324.
A Case of Polyarteritis Nodosa Preceded by Otitis Media
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University College of Medicine, Korea. chanheel@unitel.co.kr
- 2Department of Pathology, Inje University College of Medicine, Korea.
Abstract
- Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a disease of small and medium sized muscular arteries, typically involving the skin, kidney, peripheral nerves, muscle and gut. Although its etiology has not been known clearly yet, an immune complex is believed to initiate a vasculitis. Infections, such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and streptococcal infection, may be related with the development of PAN. We experienced a case of PAN preceded by Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus-associated otitis media in a 50-year-old woman. This is the first case reported in Korea.
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