Scandinavian journal of rheumatology
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Scand. J. Rheumatol. · Jan 1998
Case ReportsChurg-Strauss syndrome presenting with pulmonary capillaritis and diffuse alveolar hemorrhage.
Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) is a rare disorder characterized by the histopathological triad of systemic necrotizing vasculitis, extravascular granuloma, and eosinophilic infiltrate, occurring in individuals with asthma or a history of allergy. We report a case of CSS with rare presentation of diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage. ⋯ Laboratory data showed hypereosinophilia, disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, and positive anti-proteinase 3 antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA). This case emphasize that CSS should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ANCA-positive vasculitis with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage.
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Scand. J. Rheumatol. · Jan 1998
Letter Case ReportsCricoarytenoiditis in systemic lupus erythematosus.