A 2-phase screening process for patients with Wegener's granulomatosis: a pilot study

A 2-phase screening process for patients with persistent upper respiratory tract manifestations for the detection of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) was tested in 28 patients in this pilot study. One patient with WG was identified. A larger study is warranted.

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Published in:Journal of rheumatology 2003-11, Vol.30 (11), p.2420-2421
Main Authors: ALARCON, Graciela S, MORELAND, Larry W, SILLERS, Michael J, MORGAN, Elliott, CARROLL, William R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic - analysis
Biological and medical sciences
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Female
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis - diagnosis
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis - immunology
Humans
Male
Mass Screening - economics
Mass Screening - methods
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Pilot Projects
Sarcoidosis. Granulomatous diseases of unproved etiology. Connective tissue diseases. Elastic tissue diseases. Vasculitis
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Summary:A 2-phase screening process for patients with persistent upper respiratory tract manifestations for the detection of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) was tested in 28 patients in this pilot study. One patient with WG was identified. A larger study is warranted.
ISSN:0315-162X
1499-2752