Upper Respiratory Tract Symptoms, Renal Involvement and Vasculitis: A Case Report and Review of Wegener Granulomatosis
2010
Wegener Granulomatosis: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Said Mohd Shahrir Mohamed
Primary Institution: University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
Conclusion
The 15-year-old girl with Wegener's Granulomatosis responded well to treatment with cyclophosphamide and steroids.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with upper respiratory symptoms and renal involvement.
- Renal biopsy confirmed pauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis.
- Treatment included cyclophosphamide and steroids.
Takeaway
A young girl had a serious illness called Wegener's Granulomatosis, which affected her kidneys and breathing, but she got better with medicine.
Methodology
The case involved clinical examination, laboratory tests, and a renal biopsy to diagnose and treat the condition.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The participant was a 15-year-old girl.
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