[Serological and clinical aspects in initial Wegener's disease. A case report]

Recenti Prog Med. 2010 Sep;101(9):349-54.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The clinical and biochemical features of an acute and initial Wegener's granulomatosis case were analysed in a young woman. A multifactorial aspects are evident. A chronic inflammation of the superior respiratory tract has been observed. Staphylococcus aureus has been isolated. An oligoclonal component constituted of high levels of anti-PR3 autoantibodies was detected: initial autoreactive B cell clone activation is probable. The chronological link with postpartum is present: our study excluded foetal microchimerism; the hormonal state can be a trigger factor. Serical IL-17 was negative.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / blood*
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Serologic Tests