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Severe Mononeuritis Multiplex in Eosinophilic Granulomatous Polyangiitis: A Case Report.

Authors :
Al Saadi R
AlQassimi S
Abuzakouk M
Alduaij A
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Mar 30; Vol. 16 (3), pp. e57283. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 30 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This report describes a 48-year-old man who presented with a month history of weakness and paraesthesia associated with severe pain of all four limbs. Initially diagnosed and treated as Guillain Barre syndrome due to the severity of his extremity weakness, it was later discovered to be eosinophilic granulomatous polyangiitis (EGPA). Mononeuritis multiplex should not be underestimated or overlooked in the setting of diagnosing EGPA and requires prompt treatment with biologics to limit the permanent consequences on patient's quality of life with regard to developing limb weakness and pain.  Although peripheral neuropathy, namely, mononeuritis multiplex, is not the most common feature of EGPA, it is important to consider it in order not to delay treatment with biologic agents that as seen in our patient can both halt the progress of the disease as well as give the patient a better quality of life.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2024, Al Saadi et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
16
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38690466
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.57283