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Lymphomatoid granulomatosis: a rare mimicker of vasculitis.

Authors :
Wu SM
Min Y
Ostrzega N
Clements PJ
Wong AL
Source :
The Journal of rheumatology [J Rheumatol] 2005 Nov; Vol. 32 (11), pp. 2242-5.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Lymphomatoid granulomatosis (LG) is a rare Epstein-Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferative disorder, with a propensity for blood vessel destruction. Although it most commonly affects the lung, it can affect multiple extrapulmonary sites (i.e., skin, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen, kidney, and heart). Since LG often mimics systemic vasculitis, it presents a diagnostic clinical challenge. We describe a case of LG with no pulmonary involvement, which was thought to be systemic vasculitis on the basis of multiorgan involvement and biopsy findings.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0315-162X
Volume :
32
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of rheumatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16265710