Abstract
A 2-phase screening process for patients with persistent upper respiratory tract manifestations for the detection of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) was tested in 28 patients in this pilot study. One patient with WG was identified. A larger study is warranted.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic / analysis
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Feasibility Studies
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Female
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / diagnosis*
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / immunology
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Humans
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Male
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Mass Screening* / economics
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Mass Screening* / methods
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Middle Aged
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Pilot Projects
Substances
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Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic