Alveolar haemorrhage in eosinophilic granulomatosis and polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss)

Clin Rheumatol. 2014 Aug;33(8):1177-9. doi: 10.1007/s10067-013-2484-z. Epub 2014 Jan 25.

Abstract

We describe two patients of alveolar haemorrhage in patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (eGPA). This report adds to the evidence that pulmonary haemorrhage is a rare but severe manifestation of eGPA. It may not be associated with positive ANCA antibodies and requires aggressive treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome / complications*
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / complications*
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis