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Churg-Strauss syndrome other imaging findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Electrocardiogram and echocardiogram, GI endoscopy, electromyelography can be used to diagnose eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
Other Imaging Findings
Other Imaging Findings
- Electrocardiogram and echocardiography may show conduction defects, motion abnormalities.[1]
- GI endoscopy can be helpful in evaluating bleeding.
- Electromyelography and nerve conduction studies can be helpful in determine peripheral neuropathy.
References
References
- ↑ Dennert RM, van Paassen P, Schalla S, Kuznetsova T, Alzand BS, Staessen JA, Velthuis S, Crijns HJ, Tervaert JW, Heymans S (February 2010). “Cardiac involvement in Churg-Strauss syndrome”. Arthritis Rheum. 62 (2): 627–34. doi:10.1002/art.27263. PMID 20112390.