Wegener's granulomatosis presenting during first trimester of pregnancy

Joyeeta Palit, J Palit, R B Clague
British journal of rheumatology · 1990 · vol. 29(5) , pp. 389–390 · doi:10.1093/rheumatology/29.5.389 · PMID:2145995 · W1985760365
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This case report describes a patient who presented with pulmonary hemorrhage, fever, and breathlessness due to Wegener's granulomatosis during the first trimester of pregnancy and responded well to aggressive medical treatment.

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We describe a case of Wegener's granulomatosis in a lady who presented acutely with pulmonary haemorrhage, fever and breathlessness during her early pregnancy. She responded well to aggressive medical treatment.

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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Pregnancy Complications Abortion, Therapeutic Adult Drug Eruptions Female Humans Immunosuppressive Agents Immunosuppressive Agents Immunosuppressive Agents Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, First Radiography, Thoracic Virus Diseases Virus Diseases

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