ANCA-Associated Vasculitides pp 405-409 | Cite as
Wegener’s Granulomatosis with Severe Peripheral and Central Neuropathy — Case Report
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We report the case of a 41-year-old male patient with Wegener’s granulomatosis and severe peripheral and central neuropathy, which could be treated successfully with a combination therapy of corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide.
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Neurological Manifestation Cushing Syndrome Cranial Neuropathy Bronchoscopic Biopsy Peripheral Nervous System Involvement
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