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Exophthalmos and facial swelling: a case of limited Churg-Strauss syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

N. A. Khan ,
P. K. Shenoy ,
L. McClymont  and
T. J. Palmer
N. A. Khan*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Raigmore Hospital NHS Trust, Inverness, UK.
P. K. Shenoy
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Raigmore Hospital NHS Trust, Inverness, UK.
L. McClymont
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Raigmore Hospital NHS Trust, Inverness, UK.
T. J. Palmer
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Raigmore Hospital NHS Trust, Inverness, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Najib A. Khan, D.O.M.S., F.R.C.S., 5 Old Mill Lane, Inverness IV2 3XP.
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Abstract

We report a case of vasculitis causing facial swelling and exophthalmos which on clinical and histological grounds is thought to be limited Churg-Strauss syndrome. An excellent response was achieved to high doses of systemic steroids and cyclophosphamide.

Keywords

Churg-Strauss syndromeExophthalmos
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 6 , June 1996 , pp. 578 - 582
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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