Churg-strauss syndrome and desensitization therapy : a case report and brief review of literaturev
Joint Authors
Malik, Jafar M.
Shatur, Abd Allah S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 1997), pp.24-25, 2 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
1997-03-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
A 55 year old Saudi male with bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis presented with a palpable purpuric skin rash, mononeuritis multiplex and marked eosinophilia developing during allergic desensitisation therapy.
Based on the above finding a clinical diagnosis of Churg-Strauss Syndrome was made.
The patient responded very well to steroids and cyclophosphamide.
It has been postulated that repeated antigenic stimulation such as repeated injections of allergens during desensitisation therapy, drugs or parasitic infections may provoke systemic vasculitis in atopic individuals.
In this article, we present the first reported case from Saudi Arabia with Churg-Strauss syndrome develop-ing during desensitisation therapy.
Until further proof, clinicians should be aware that allergic desensitisation therapy can rarely be complicated by Churg-Strauss Syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shatur, Abd Allah S.& Malik, Jafar M.. 1997. Churg-strauss syndrome and desensitization therapy : a case report and brief review of literaturev. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 19, no. 1, pp.24-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-605806
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shatur, Abd Allah S.& Malik, Jafar M.. Churg-strauss syndrome and desensitization therapy : a case report and brief review of literaturev. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 19, no. 1 (Mar. 1997), pp.24-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-605806
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shatur, Abd Allah S.& Malik, Jafar M.. Churg-strauss syndrome and desensitization therapy : a case report and brief review of literaturev. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 1997. Vol. 19, no. 1, pp.24-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-605806
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 25
Record ID
BIM-605806