Korean J Intern Med.
1998 Feb;13(1):68-71.
A case of Wegener's granulomatosis complicated by diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage
and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine,
Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Clinical Pathology, College of Medicine,
Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Anatomical Pathology, College of Medicine,
Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
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Wegener's granulomatosis is a distinct form of necrotizing granulomatous
vasculitis which usually affects the kidneys and the upper and lower respiratory
tracts. Unusual manifestations have also been reported, and these include
colitis, urethritis and diabetes insipidus. We describe a case of Wegener's
granulomatosis which presented with rapidly progressive renal insufficiency,
sudden deafness, red eye, facial palsy, and complicated by uncommon
manifestations that were diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage and thrombotic
thrombocytopenic purpura.