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Misleading clinical features in Wegener's granulomatosis. A case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Giovanni Almadori ,
Maurizio Trivelli ,
Emanuele Scarano  and
Gabriella Cadoni
Giovanni Almadori*
Affiliation:
Institute of Otolaryngology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome.
Maurizio Trivelli
Affiliation:
Institute of Otolaryngology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome.
Emanuele Scarano
Affiliation:
Institute of Otolaryngology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome.
Gabriella Cadoni
Affiliation:
Institute of Otolaryngology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome.
*
Address for correspondence: Giovanni Almadori, M.D., Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168 – Rome, Italy Fax: 39.6.3051343-194
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Abstract

Wegener's granulomatosis is a systemic vasculitis that may present with a Variety of findings and be difficult to diagnose. We report a case of a patient who presented with serous otitis media and subsequently developed a suspected primary lung tumour. Thoracotomy and pulmonary mass excision were required to establish the diagnosis. Otological manifestations of Wegener's granulomatosis, differential diagnosis, pathological findings and c-ANCA test role are discussed.

Keywords

Wegener's granulomatosisOtitis media with effusionGranuloma, respiratory tract
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 8 , August 1997 , pp. 746 - 748
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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