Successful treatment with rituximab and plasmapheresis of renal involvement of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Abstract Background Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare disorder characterized by asthma, eosinophilia, and systemic vasculitis. Renal involvement is not regarded as a prominent feature and the treatment is still under study. Case presentation A 68-year-old woman was admit...

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Main Authors: Ryuichi Yoshii, Kengo Kajiwara, Naomichi Uemura, Koki Matsushita, Tomohumi Nakamura, Masao Tomita, Masashi Mukoyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-023-00464-5