
We describe a case of severe Wegener's granulomatosis associated with asymptomatic splenic infarction. The 4 previous case reports are reviewed and the implication of this finding for preventive strategies is highlighted.
Adult, Male, Vasculitis, 2403 Immunology, 2745 Rheumatology, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Wegener's granulomatosis, Splenic infarction, Diagnosis, Differential, Glomerulonephritis, Infarction, 2723 Immunology and Allergy, Humans, Spleen
Adult, Male, Vasculitis, 2403 Immunology, 2745 Rheumatology, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Wegener's granulomatosis, Splenic infarction, Diagnosis, Differential, Glomerulonephritis, Infarction, 2723 Immunology and Allergy, Humans, Spleen
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