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Wegener's granulomatosis presenting as a temporal headache
1Department of Otolaryngology, City Hospitals, Sunderland, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Wegener's granulomatosis, once fatal, is now treatable. Early diagnosis relies on clinical suspicion due to atypical symptoms, as immunological tests have limitations, guiding effective management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a formerly fatal vasculitis.
- Current clinical morbidity often stems from delayed diagnosis.
- Atypical presentations are common, complicating early identification.