Abstract

HERNANDORENA GONZALEZ, Marta et al. Wegener granulomatosis: different pulmonary abnormalities at initial diagnostic and during the course of disease. Rev. argent. radiol. [online]. 2009, vol.73, n.3, pp.277-280. ISSN 1852-9992.

Wegener granulomatosis is a necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis that affects the upper respiratory tract, lungs, and kidneys. At least 90% of patients have pulmonary involvement, and the typical radiographic findings are bilateral multiple nodules or masslike lesions, some of which show cavitation. Other frequent findings are consolidations or diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage. Early recognition of specific abnormalities is critical for appropriate intervention and reduced morbidity. To better characterize the diversity of thoracic manifestations in this disease we present four cases to show different radiologic findings in this population.

Keywords : Wegener granulomatosis; Diagnostic imaging; Pulmonary abnormalities.

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