Spiera R F, Filippa D A, Bains M S, Paget S A
Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York 10021.
Arthritis Rheum. 1994 Sep;37(9):1404-7. doi: 10.1002/art.1780370920.
Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is characterized by granulomatous vasculitis, renal disease, and upper and lower respiratory tract disease. Although most organ systems can be involved, gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations are notably uncommon. We describe a patient with WG whose presentation was unique for the prominence of odynophagia. Esophagoscopy revealed erosive esophagitis, which on biopsy was shown to be due to direct involvement by the underlying vasculitis. This is first antermortem documentation of esophageal disease secondary to WG. The GI manifestations of WG are reviewed.
