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Wegener granulomatosis with aphasia.

E E Sahn, S A Sahn

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Wegener granulomatosis can affect the nervous system, rarely presenting as a stroke. Early treatment with corticosteroids and cytotoxic therapy led to significant recovery in a patient with this rare presentation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Immunology
    • Rheumatology

    Background:

    • Wegener granulomatosis is a necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis primarily affecting the respiratory tract and kidneys.
    • Neurologic involvement is known but uncommon.
    • Cerebral vascular accidents are an undocumented manifestation.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with aphasia as the initial symptom.
    • The aphasia was attributed to limited Wegener granulomatosis.
    • This represents the first reported case of Wegener granulomatosis presenting as a cerebral vascular accident.

    Findings:

    • The patient experienced a dramatic recovery following treatment.
    • Treatment involved corticosteroids and cytotoxic therapy.
    • This highlights the potential for cerebrovascular events in Wegener granulomatosis.

    Implications:

    • This case expands the spectrum of neurologic manifestations of Wegener granulomatosis.
    • It underscores the importance of considering vasculitis in patients with stroke.
    • Prompt immunosuppressive therapy can lead to significant recovery from neurologic deficits.

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