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Yvette Marie Santiago1, Aaron Fay.
Abstract
Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG) is an uncommon systemic vasculitic disease involving the respiratory system and kidneys. It is the most common antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis. Orbital involvement in WG is a rare but potentially devastating disorder leading to visual loss and deformity. Most clinical characteristics of this disease are non-specific, making clinical diagnosis nearly impossible. We reviewed the features of WG involving the orbit including radiologic, serologic, and histopathologic findings. Advances in treatment are likewise discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21958186 DOI: 10.3109/08820538.2011.588662
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Ophthalmol ISSN: 0882-0538 Impact factor: 1.975