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[Wegener's granulomatosis with meningeal involvement: clinic-radiological correlations].

Authors :
García-Asensio S
Barrena R
Guelbenzu S
Velilla J
Martínez R
Source :
Revista de neurologia [Rev Neurol] 1998 Nov; Vol. 27 (159), pp. 833-6.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Introduction: Wegener's granulomatosis is a systemic vasculitis which, in its classical form, is characterized by involvement of the superior and inferior respiratory tract and the kidneys. The vasculitis may be multisystemic. Ophthalmic and neurological involvement are common (22% and 54% of those affected respectively). When considering involvement of the nervous system, the commonest finding is peripheral neuropathy, particularly in the form of multiple mononeuritis. Meningeal involvement is exceptional.<br />Clinical Case and Conclusions: We present a case of Wegener's granulomatosis with meningeal involvement, studied using CT and MR. The findings using imaging techniques are described, and conditions which should be considered in the differential diagnosis are discussed.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
0210-0010
Volume :
27
Issue :
159
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista de neurologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9859162