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The otological manifestations of Wegener's granulomatosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. E. Fenton  and
T. J. O'Sullivan
J. E. Fenton
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, South Infirmary/Victoria Hospitals Complex, Cork, Ireland.
T. J. O'Sullivan*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, South Infirmary/Victoria Hospitals Complex, Cork, Ireland.
*
Mr T. J. O'Sullivan, Department of Otolaryngology, South Infirmary/Victoria Hospitals Complex, Cork, Ireland.
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Abstract

Three cases of Wegener's granulomatosis are described in which the common presenting symptoms were those of aural discomfort and discharge. The otological manifestations of this disease process are discussed and a review of the literature is presented.

Keywords

Ear, Wegener's granulomatosisOtitis media with effusionOtitis mediaHearing loss, sensorineuralVertigo
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 2 , February 1994 , pp. 144 - 146
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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