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Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Medical Definition: Widespread necrotizing angiitis with granulomas. Pulmonary involvement is frequent. Asthma or other respiratory infection may precede evidence of vasculitis. Eosinophilia and lung involvement differentiate this disease from POLYARTERITIS NODOSA.
Previously Indexed: Granuloma (1966-1988),Vasculitis (1966-1988)

Churg-Strauss Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms

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