An unusual cause of a recurrent painful rash
Fung, T.H.M.; Wong, C.; Ahmed, U.; Meo, S.; Dwight, J.
Acute Medicine 11(2): 89-92
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1747-4892 PMID: 22685699 Document Number: 10913
Churg-Strauss syndrome is an uncommon multisystem disease involving small and medium-sized arteries, capillaries, veins, and venules. It is characterised by the presence of asthma, hypereosinophilia, and evidence of vasculitis affecting a number of organs. It is important for acute medical physicians to recognise this condition as delayed diagnosis results in a higher morbidity and mortality. Here we describe a case of Churg-Strauss syndrome in a 41 year old woman presenting with a recurrent painful rash. The clinical manifestations and management of this condition are discussed.
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