Polyneuropathy due to polyangiitis overlap syndrome.
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A patient presented with a mild polyneuropathy, developed a large intra-abdominal haemorrhage and died of cardiac arrest within a few days. Microscopic examination revealed a polyangiitis overlap syndrome (Fauci) with lesions in many organs, including the peripheral nerves and the heart. A myocarditis was considered to be the cause of death.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 48 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985