Wegener's granulomatosis and differential diagnosis of mucosal leishmaniasis

Jesús Rojas-Jaimes, Víctor Hugo Rojas Figueroa, Rodrigo Corcuera-Ciudad, José Arenas, Julio García-Reynoso

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Abstract

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis with nasal septal perforation can be confused with infectious diseases such as mucosal leishmaniasis, so these cases warrant an in-depth study in order to provide the correct treatment. Among the main characteristics to consider to define a Wegener's granulomatosis as opposed to an infectious disease are vasculitis, lymphadenopathy, and sinusopathy.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere04280
JournalClinical Case Reports
Volume9
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2021

Keywords

  • autoimmune disease
  • differential diagnosis
  • granulomatosis with polyangiitis
  • mucosal leishmaniasis
  • prognosis
  • treatment

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