Wegener's granulomatosis presenting as diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage
Misset, B. ; Glotz, D. ; Escudier, B. ; Nochy, D. ; Bosq, J. ; Gilles, E. ; Leclercq, B. ; Nitenberg, G.
Springer
Published 1991
Springer
Published 1991
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1432-1238
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Keywords: |
Wegener's granulomatosis ; Alveolar haemorrhage
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract A 35-year-old woman experienced diffuse intraalveolar haemorrhage with respiratory distress and acute renal failure. Renal histology and evolution confirmed Wegener's granulomatosis. Early use of immunosuppressive drugs allowed weaning from mechanical ventilation and temporary improvement of the renal failure. A review of the literature emphazises the rarity of alveolar hemorrhage as an initial symptom of Wegener's granulomatosis and the necessity of aggressive management.
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Electronic Resource
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