Wegener's granulomatosis and differential diagnosis of mucosal leishmaniasis

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis with nasal septal perforation can be confused with infectious diseases such as mucosal leishmaniasis, so these cases warrant an in-depth study in order to provide the correct treatment. Among the main characteristics to consider to define a Wegener's granulomato...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2021, Vol.9 (6), p.e04280-e04280
Main Authors: Rojas-Jaimes, Jesús, Hugo Rojas-Figueroa, Víctor, Corcuera, Rodrigo, Arenas, José, García-Reynoso, Julio
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Granulomatosis with polyangiitis with nasal septal perforation can be confused with infectious diseases such as mucosal leishmaniasis, so these cases warrant an in-depth study in order to provide the correct treatment. Among the main characteristics to consider to define a Wegener's granulomatosis as opposed to an infectious disease are vasculitis, lymphadenopathy, and sinusopathy.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.4280