Demosthene SA, Izquierdo GM, García EI, Pérez LY

Language: Spanish
References: 34
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ABSTRACT

We communicate a case of Wegener granulomatosis diagnosed by low and upper respiratory manifestations. We reviewed related literature, and discussed the importance and usefulness of the clinical findings and image studies in diagnosis of this disease, as well as the different therapeutic modalities used in recent years.

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