Suchbegriff

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nach Körperregion

Churg-Strauss-Syndrom

Definition

Widespread necrotizing angiitis with granulomas. Pulmonary involvement is frequent. Asthma or other respiratory infection may precede evidence of vasculitis. Eosinophilia and lung involvement differentiate this disease from POLYARTERITIS NODOSA.

Synonyme

Churg-Strauss-Syndrom, Allergische Granulomatose, Allergische granulomatöse Angiitis

UMLS

CHURG-STRAUSS-SYNDROM