An Observational Study of Polyneuropathy in a Geriatric Patient Due to ANCA Associated Vasculitis (Microscopic Polyangitis) – A Diagnostic Challenge
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 10
Abstract
ANCA associated vasculitis usually presents with features of renal vasculitis however in this observational study this geriatric patient presented with polyneuropathy without any features of renal involvement, thus making the diagnosis challenging.
Authors and Affiliations
Raja Bhattacharya, Subhadip Basak, Sabyasachi Roy, Reet Banerjee, Tapabrata Das, Kajal Kora
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