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What is Wegener's granulomatosis?
Wegener's granulomatosis is a uncommon type of inflammation of
small
arteries and veins (vasculitis). It classically involves
inflammation of
the arteries that supply blood to the tissues of the lungs, the
nasal
passages
(sinuses), and the kidneys. "Incomplete" forms exist
that only
involve one of these areas. When both lungs and kidneys are affected, the condition is sometimes referred to as generalized Wegener's granulomatosis. When only the lungs are involved, the condition is sometimes referred to as limited Wegener's granulomatosis.
Wegener's granulomatosis usually
affects young
or middle-aged adults. Although it is uncommon in children, it
can affect people at any age. The cause of Wegener's granulomatosis
is not known.
What are symptoms of Wegener's granulomatosis?
Symptoms of Wegener's granulomatosis include fatigue, weight
loss,
fevers, shortness of...
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