Churg-Strauss syndrome with pachymeningitis refractory to steroid therapy atone--a case report

Auris Nasus Larynx. 2001 May:28 Suppl:S121-5. doi: 10.1016/s0385-8146(01)00071-2.

Abstract

Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) is a rare syndrome of unknown cause, which is characterized by bronchial asthma and hypereosinophilia followed by systemic symptoms of angiitis. In 1951, Churg and Strauss first distinguished this disease from periarteritis nodosa. Our patient in particular was also complicated with otorhinological symptoms, which have less frequently been reported in CSS cases. We have detailed her clinical symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome / complications*
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Meningitis / complications
  • Meningitis / drug therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Failure

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Prednisolone