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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: Multiple Cranial Nerve Manifestations and Nasopharyngeal Pseudotumor.

Authors :
Marini, Katerina
Garefis, Konstantinos
Skliris, James Philip
Chatziavramidis, Angelos
Nikolaidis, Vasilios
Zarachi, Athina
Tsetsos, Nikolaos
Poutoglidis, Alexandros
Markou, Konstantinos
Source :
ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. Aug2024, Vol. 103 Issue 8, p470-472. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article describes the case of a 74-year old woman diagnosed with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and showed multiple cranial nerve manifestations and nasopharyngeal pseudotumor. The patient demonstrated left facial nerve palsy, hypoesthesia, inflammation and swelling at the left nasopharyngreal area, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and mass at the left lateral wall of nasopharynx. She was treated with methylprednisone and cyclosphosphamide. Other symptoms of GPA are indicated.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01455613
Volume :
103
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179241763
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613211069925