Open AccessWegener's granulomatosis in primary care
Author(s) -
Michael Paddock,
Carolyn Lynch,
Lubomyr Paska
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
jrsm short reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2042-5333
DOI - 10.1258/shorts.2010.010100
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , wegener granulomatosis , vasculitis , primary care , disease , multisystem disease , dermatology , intensive care medicine , case presentation , pediatrics , pathology , surgery , family medicine
Wegener's granulomatosis is an uncommon yet potentially devastating multisystem vasculitis. Early recognition of active disease is challenging in the primary care setting due to the initial presentation of non-specific symptoms, ultimately resulting in a delayed diagnosis. We report the initial presentation of a cough leading to the eventual diagnosis of Wegener's granulomatosis.
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