Clinical case of Wegener’s granulomatosis in a 68-year-old female patient


DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/therapy.2020.5.170-173

Shchekina S.A., Kunyaeva T.A., Selezneva N.M., Rebrushkin A.V.

National research Ogarev Mordovia State University, Saransk
Wegener’s granulomatosis is a necrotizing vasculitis of small vessels and medium-sized with the involvement of the respiratory tract and kidneys. It can occur under a variety of masks, not only in the debut, but also in the period of intensive clinical picture, making it difficult to diagnose and affects the prognosis of life. The article describes a clinical case of Wegener’s granulomatosis in a patient of 68 years, proceeding with damage to the lungs, kidneys and the further development of respiratory and renal failure.
Keywords: systemic vasculitis, Wegener’s granulomatosis, diagnosis, anti-neutrophil antibodies
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About the Autors

Svetlana A. Shchekina, student of the medical institute of National research Ogaryov Mordovia State University. Address: 430032, Saransk, 26a Ulianova Str. Tel.: +7 (8342) 35-24-56. E-mail: a.rebrushkin@yandex.ru
Tatiana A. Kunyaeva, PhD, associate professor of the Department of outpatient therapy with a course of public health and healthcare organization of the medical institute of National research Ogarev Mordovia State University.
Address: 430032, Saransk, 26a Ulianova Str. Tel.: +7 (8342) 35-24-56. E-mail: kunya_eva@mail.ru
Natalia M. Selezneva, PhD, associate professor of the Department of hospital therapy of the medical institute of National research Ogarev Mordovia State University. Address: 430032, Saransk, 26a Ulianova Str.
Tel.: +7 (8342) 35-24-56. E-mail: nata_rm@mail.ru
Artem V. Rebrushkin, student of the medical institute of National research Ogaryov Mordovia State University.
Address: 430032, Saransk, 26a Ulianova Str. Tel.: +7 (8342) 35-24-56. E-mail: a.rebrushkin@yandex.ru

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