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Encyclopedia: Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wegener's granulomatosis is a form of vasculitis that affects the lungs, kidneys and other organs. Due to its end-organ damage, it can be a serious disease that requires long-term immune suppression. It is named after Dr. Friedrich Wegener, who described the disease in 1936. Wegener's granulomatosis is part of a larger group of vasculitic syndromes, all of which feature the presence of an abnormal type of circulating antibody termed ANCAs...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Wegener s granulomatosis
Brief overview including definition, causes and risk factors.
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MedlinePlus: Wegener's Granulomatosis
Services and providers for Wegener's Granulomatosis in the U.S. ... The primary NIH organization for research on Wegener's Granulomatosis is the National ...
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Wegener s Granulomatosis
Wegener s granulomatosis is a rare disease of uncertain cause. It is characterized by inflammation in a variety of tissues, including blood vessels ...
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Wegener's Granulomatosis, NIAID, NIH
Wegener's granulomatosis is an uncommon disease, in which the blood vessels are inflamed (vasculitis). This inflammation damages important organs of the ...
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Wegener's granulomatosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wegener's granulomatosis is a form of vasculitis that affects the lungs, .... van der Woude FJ, Rasmussen N, Lobatto S, Wiik A, Permin H, van Es LA, ...
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Auto Immune Disease Wegener's Granulomatosis, are you one of the "lucky" 1 in 50,000 afflicted?...
I'm trying to find out more information about this disease. My 73 year old mother...
I'm trying to find out more information about this disease. My 73 year old mother...
Wegner's has been associated with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency. You might ask them about that. I had a friend that has Alpha-1 and Wegener's and he is now in...
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What's Wegener's granulomatosis?
anyone know what this disease does and how it can be cured? Can the person die? Dr....
anyone know what this disease does and how it can be cured? Can the person die? Dr....
Wegener's granulomatosis is a form of vasculitis that affects the lungs, kidneys and other organs. Due to its end-organ damage, it can be a serious disease that requires long-term immune...
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