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Churg–Strauss syndrome with peripheral gangrene and severe renal failure
Author(s) -
BOOPATHY K. Seerala,
RAJENDRAN C. Panchapakesa,
RUKMANGATHARAJAN S.,
RAJESWARI S.,
RAVICHANDRAN R.,
VASANTHY N.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
international journal of rheumatic diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.795
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1756-185X
pISSN - 1756-1841
DOI - 10.1111/j.1756-185x.2008.00357.x
Subject(s) - medicine , gangrene , eosinophilia , proteinuria , creatinine , anemia , physical examination , gastroenterology , pathology , kidney
A 32‐year‐old man, known asthmatic since childhood, presented with multiple ulcers over lower legs, burning sensation over fingers and blackish discoloration of left little finger. On examination, he had systemic hypertension, tenderness over maxillary sinuses, left‐sided foot drop and gangrene of left little finger. The investigations showed anemia, eosinophilia, elevated serum immunoglobulin E level, elevated myeloperoxidase level, proteinuria and raised creatinine. A diagnosis of Churg‐Strauss syndrome with rare manifestations of gangrene and severe renal failure was made with the above features.