All::Respiratory::Diseases::Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome)

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What is Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis?

an ANCA associated small-medium vessel vasculitis

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome)

What is non-eponymous name of Churg-Strauss syndrome?

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome)

Which anti-body is most related to Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis?

pANCA positive in 60%

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome)

What are the features of Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis?

  • asthma
  • blood eosinophilia (e.g. > 10%)
  • paranasal sinusitis
  • mononeuritis multiplex

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome)

What drug can precipitate Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis?

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome)