Wegener’s Granulomatosis (Granulomatous Vasculitis)
Sep.29, 2009 in
Bone, Joint, and Collagen-Vascular Disorders
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Wegener’s granulomatosis is characterized by granulomatous inflammation containing foci of vasculitis involving the nasopharynx plus crescentic glomerulonephritis (proliferative vascular lesions obliterating a focal area of Bowman’s capsule space). Laboratory test abnormalities include substantial hematuria and proteinuria, and reflect a culture-negative ongoing inflammatory process. The WBC count and ESR are usually elevated when the disease is […]