Wegener's granulomatosis with anti-MPO c-ANCA revealed by uveitis

Journal: La Revue De Medecine Interne
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Abstract

Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a rare systemic necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis affecting small- to medium-sized vessels, associated with antineutrophil cytoplasm antibodies (ANCA), mainly anti-proteinase 3. Rarely, ANCA may be directed against myeloperoxidase. We report a 58-year-old woman who developed an uveitis as the presenting manifestation of Wegener's granulomatosis who highlight the usefulness of internist and ophthalmologist collaboration.

Authors
G L Mbéthé, C Diéval, A Lafitte, J Roger Schmeltz, M Longy Boursier, P Mercié