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causes of wegeners granulomatosis and treatment?

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Autoimmune disease: Like all autoimmune diseases, the cause is not really known, but likely a combination of genetic factors and environmental exposures (e.g., infections, chemicals, pollutants).  Treatment depends on how severe disease it is.  Typically steroids (e.g. Prednisone) and if severe, Cytoxan or rituxan (rituximab).  If limited disease (just nasal/upper airway involvement), Methotrexate may be sufficient.

Question 2

what is the disease wegeners granulamatosis in kids?

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WG: Wegener’s granulomatosis (WG) is a rare disease that causes the walls of blood vessels to become inflamed (called vasculitis). This limits blood flow to tissues and can affect any organ.  WG is a type of autoimmune disease. This means the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. Its cause is unknown.

Question 3

has anyone ever heard of the disease wegeners granulamatosis?

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Yes: Wegener's granulomatosis with polyangiitis is an incurable form of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) that affects the lungs, kidneys, and other organs. Due to its organ damage, it is life-threatening and requires long-term immunosuppression. Five-year survival is up to 87%, with some of the mortality due to toxicity of treatment. Since that is an average figure, some will live longer.

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could you give me information on wegeners ?

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A vasculitis: Wegeners is a vasculitis with granuloma formation involving the upper and lower respiratory systems, and vasculitic involvement of the kidneys and other organs. It causes granulomatous destruction of the nose, sunuses, and lungs.. Treatment is often successful and often requires maintenance . Prednisone, rituimab, cytoxan, (cyclophosphamide)and other agents are used depending on severity. A Rheumatologist treats.o

Question 5

what are symptoms of wegener's granulomatosis?

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See details: The most common presenting symptom is a chronic sinusitis but there can be numerous other issues associated with wegener's including arthritis, pneumonia, eye problems, kidney disease and cardiac and neurologic issues.

Question 6

what are the tests for wegener's granulomatosis?

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Clinical evaluation: Clinical evaluation with x-rays and biopsy.

Question 7

in what way is wegener's granulomatosis spread/contracted?

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It is not: It is an autoimmune illness that strikes at random.

Question 8

wegeners significance of + anca?

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Most are ANCA+!: Wegener's granulomatosis is part of a larger group of vasculitic syndromes, all of which feature an autoimmune attack by an abnormal type of circulating antibody termed ancas (antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies) against small and medium-size blood vessels.Apart from wegener's, this category includes churg–strauss syndrome and microscopic polyangiitis.

Question 9

what is lymphomatoid granulomatosis?

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Granulomatosis: It is a lymphoproliferative disorder (lymphomatoid means lymphoma-like). The word granulomatosis denotes one of its microscopic character, polymorphic lymphoid infiltrates and focal necrosis within it. It usually involves lung, skin, and central nervous system. It is caused by the epstein barr virus (same virus causes mono). No proven treatment but research trials are being done at nih.

Question 10

please tell me what wegeners vasculitis is?

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See details: This is a serious systemic vasculitis characterized by inflammatory in medium-sized arteries. Clinical manifestation often start with chronic sinusitis or recurrent lung infiltrates but multiple organs can be involved including the kidneys. It must be treated aggressively to prevent serious complications. See a rheumatologist.

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