An atypical presentation of cardiac tamponade and periorbital swelling in a patient with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a case report

An atypical presentation of cardiac tamponade and periorbital swelling in a patient with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a case report

Abstract Background Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a rare, necrotizing systemic vasculitis associated with asthma and hypereosinophilia. Its cause and pathophysiology are still being elucidated. Case presentation We report a case of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis in...

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Main Authors: Alexandra C. Keefe, Joseph C. Hymas, Lyska L. Emerson, John J. Ryan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Churg-Strauss syndrome
Cardiac tamponade
Vasculitis
Periorbital swelling
Effusion
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1434-9

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