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4A44.A2 category

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Definition

Eosinophil-rich and necrotizing granulomatous inflammation often involving the respiratory tract, and necrotizing vasculitis predominantly affecting small to medium-sized vessels, and associated with asthma and eosinophilia. ANCA is most frequent when glomerulonephritis is present. (Arthritis Rheum 1990;33:1094-1100)

Inclusions

  • Churg-Strauss syndrome

Also indexed as

Allergic granulomatous angiitisChurg-Strauss syndromeChurg-Strauss vasculitisEosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Nearby in Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis