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  • Neurology
  • Rheumatology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Eosinophilic granulomatous polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare systemic vasculitis characterized by asthma, eosinophilia, and granulomatous inflammation.
  • EGPA commonly affects small to medium-sized vessels and can lead to diverse clinical manifestations, including neurological and cardiovascular complications.

Observation:

  • A 47-year-old female with a history of asthma and sinusitis presented with peripheral neuropathy and eosinophilia.
  • The patient was diagnosed with EGPA and initially responded to glucocorticoid and cyclophosphamide treatment.
  • Recurrent symptoms included abdominal pain, oculomotor nerve palsy, and ultimately, subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis of EGPA was confirmed by peripheral eosinophilia, bone marrow biopsy, and clinical presentation.
  • Electromyography revealed multiple mononeuropathy, consistent with vasculitic neuropathy.
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage, a rare complication of EGPA, was diagnosed via lumbar puncture and advanced neuroimaging.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for EGPA to present with severe neurological complications, such as subarachnoid hemorrhage.
  • The successful management involved a combination of immunosuppression and anticoagulant therapy.
  • Increased physician awareness of EGPA's varied manifestations, including rare vascular events, is essential for timely diagnosis and treatment.