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Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis after COVID-19: A case report
Sajad Karampoor1,2, Fatemeh Afrashteh3, Shahrzad Rahmani4
1Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
COVID-19 can cause vasculitis, a condition affecting blood vessels. This case study details a rare instance of Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) diagnosed in a patient post-COVID-19 recovery.
Area of Science:
- * Medical Science
- * Clinical Case Study
Background:
- * COVID-19 is known to cause endothelial damage, potentially leading to vasculopathy and vasculitis.
- * Various vasculitis types are emerging as potential COVID-19 manifestations.
- * Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare systemic necrotizing vasculitis affecting small vessels.
Observation:
- * A 42-year-old male presented with a 3-week history of fever of unknown origin.
- * Symptoms appeared two months after recovery from COVID-19.
- * The patient reported loss of appetite, weight loss, and lower extremity paresthesia.
Findings:
- * Diagnostic evaluations, including nerve biopsy, were performed.
- * The patient was diagnosed with Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA).
Implications:
- * This case highlights EGPA as a potential, albeit rare, post-COVID-19 complication.
- * It underscores the importance of considering vasculitis in patients with persistent symptoms after COVID-19.
- * Further research is needed to understand the link between COVID-19 and EGPA development.
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