Quiz case 4. Churg-Strauss syndrome

A 34-year-old female previously diagnosed to be suffering from eosinphilic pneumonia and an eight year history of asthma suffered weakness and pain involving both legs. On examination, crackles and rales were present throughout the left lung. Imaging studies and thoracic lung biopsy were carried out...

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Published in:European journal of radiology 1999-02, Vol.29 (2), p.149-151
Main Authors: Levin, D L, Edinburgh, K J, Hatabu, H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Churg-Strauss Syndrome - diagnostic imaging
Computerized tomography
Diagnostic radiography
Female
Humans
Opacity
Pulmonary diseases
Radiography, Thoracic
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:A 34-year-old female previously diagnosed to be suffering from eosinphilic pneumonia and an eight year history of asthma suffered weakness and pain involving both legs. On examination, crackles and rales were present throughout the left lung. Imaging studies and thoracic lung biopsy were carried out. The observations led to the diagnosis that the patient was suffering from Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS), a disease characterized by peripherical eosinophilia and vasculitis affecting multiple organ systems.
ISSN:0720-048X
DOI:10.1016/S0720-048X(98)00166-1