Uncommon otological And Head & Neck Manifestations of Wegener's Granulomatosis: A Rare Case Report

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Jun;75(2):1105-1108. doi: 10.1007/s12070-022-03357-x. Epub 2022 Dec 19.

Abstract

Wegener's granulomatosis is a necrotising vasculitis affecting both arterioles and venules. The classical triad involves acute inflammation of upper airway along with inflammation of lower respiratory tract and renal involvement, however other organ system may also be affected. Our patient presented with severe unilateral earache, ear discharge, hearing loss and ipsilateral facial nerve palsy as the manifestations of the disease, which are rarely reported in medical literature1.

Keywords: Granulomatous Polyangitis; Wegener’s Granulomatosis; c-ANCA; p-ANCA.