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Wegener' s Granulomatosis
Medical Questions » Wegener' s Granulomatosis
| Name: Wegener' s Granulomatosis |
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| Rare condition causing inflammation of blood vessels and kidneys, and ulcerating sores in the lungs, larynx, nose and sinuses. Diagnosis is often difficult. |
Causes of Wegener' s Granulomatosis
Unknown. |
Symptoms of Wegener' s Granulomatosis
Fever, weakness, sinusitis, shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, coughing up blood and joint pain. |
Tests for Wegener' s Granulomatosis
May be detected on a chest X-ray, or by taking a biopsy (sample) of one of the sores. |
Treatment for Wegener' s Granulomatosis
Cyclophosphamide.
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Complications of Wegener' s Granulomatosis of its treatment
Permanent damage to involved organs. |
Likely Outcome of Wegener' s Granulomatosis
The condition is invariably fatal without treatment, but good results have been obtained with treatment. |
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