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Churg-Strauss syndrome: a rare systemic vasculitis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21078251     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Churg-Strauss syndrome is a rare diffuse small/medium sized vessel vasculitis that is almost invariably accompanied by severe asthma. The cause is unknown, but its characteristic histological findings and association with asthma distinguish it from other vasculitides. We report here a middle aged lady who presented with sudden onset of vasculitic skin lesions in association with long standing asthma. Skin biopsy and serology revealed diagnosis of Churg-Strauss syndrome. She was successfully managed with oral prednisolone.
Authors:
Muhammad Amjad; Arfan-Ul-Bari
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP     Volume:  20     ISSN:  1022-386X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Coll Physicians Surg Pak     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-16     Completed Date:  2011-01-20     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9606447     Medline TA:  J Coll Physicians Surg Pak     Country:  Pakistan    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  757-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology, Rahman Medical Institute, Peshawar.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Churg-Strauss Syndrome / complications,  diagnosis*,  pathology
Dermis / pathology
Epidermis / pathology
Female
Humans
Middle Aged

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