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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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...
Asked by LoveMyJacks - 18 months ago
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...
Asked by Digz - 6 months ago
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Wegener's Granulomatosis or Cogons/Anyone know about either?
Wegener's Granulomatosis or Cogons? If anyone has either please let me know so we can talk about Hi, are you still interested in taking about Wegener's? Can I ask why interested? Do...
Apr 06, 2007
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wegener's granulomatosis - anyone know anything about it?
thoughts and prayers."hugs". so sorry to hear that. wegeners is a systemic vasculitis... MIL was just diagnosed with this. She started chemo and steriods yesterday. From what I understand...
Dec 10, 2007
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Wegener's Granulomatosis
A very good friend of mine has been diagnosed with Wegener's Granulomatosis and is starting chemo any experience with Wegener's? Vibes to Clint...
Aug 12, 2008
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