Exophthalmos and facial swelling: a case of limited Churg-Strauss syndrome

We report a case of vasculitis causing facial swelling and exophthalmos which on clinical and histological grounds is thought to be limited Churg-Strauss syndrome. An excellent response was achieved to high doses of systemic steroids and cyclophosphamide.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laryngology and otology 1996-06, Vol.110 (6), p.578-582
Hauptverfasser:	Khan, N. A., Shenoy, P. K., McClymont, L., Palmer, T. J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Churg-Strauss syndrome Churg-Strauss Syndrome - drug therapy Churg-Strauss Syndrome - pathology Clinical Records Cyclophosphamide - therapeutic use Drug Therapy, Combination Exophthalmos Exophthalmos - pathology Face Female Humans Medical sciences Middle Aged Prednisolone - therapeutic use Sarcoidosis. Granulomatous diseases of unproved etiology. Connective tissue diseases. Elastic tissue diseases. Vasculitis Skin - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	We report a case of vasculitis causing facial swelling and exophthalmos which on clinical and histological grounds is thought to be limited Churg-Strauss syndrome. An excellent response was achieved to high doses of systemic steroids and cyclophosphamide.
ISSN:	0022-2151 1748-5460
DOI:	10.1017/S0022215100134310