Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis [granulomatóza s polyangiitidou]

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Terms

Wegenerova granulomatóza

 

Granulomatosis, Wegener's
Wegener Granulomatosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis

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Definition

A multisystemic disease of a complex genetic background. It is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels (VASCULITIS) leading to damage in any number of organs. The common features include granulomatous inflammation of the RESPIRATORY TRACT and KIDNEYS. Most patients have measurable autoantibodies (ANTINEUTROPHIL CYTOPLASMIC ANTIBODIES) against MYELOBLASTIN.

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CUI
M0022908
History note
2015(1963)
Public note
2015; see Wegener Granulomatosis 2007-20014

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