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'''Churg-Strauss syndrome''' is a medium and small vessel [[autoimmune disease|autoimmune]] [[vasculitis]], leading to [[necrosis]]. It involves mainly the blood vessels of the [[lungs]] (it begins as a severe type of [[asthma]]), gastrointestinal system, and peripheral nerves, but also affects the heart, skin and kidneys. It is a rare disease that is non-heritable, non-transmissable and often mis-diagnosed. | '''Churg-Strauss syndrome''' is a medium and small vessel [[autoimmune disease|autoimmune]] [[vasculitis]], leading to [[necrosis]]. It involves mainly the blood vessels of the [[lungs]] (it begins as a severe type of [[asthma]]), gastrointestinal system, and peripheral nerves, but also affects the heart, skin and kidneys. It is a rare disease that is non-heritable, non-transmissable and often mis-diagnosed. | ||
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==Differentiating Churg-Strauss syndrome from Other Diseases== | |||
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==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Churg-Strauss syndrome is a medium and small vessel autoimmune vasculitis, leading to necrosis. It involves mainly the blood vessels of the lungs (it begins as a severe type of asthma), gastrointestinal system, and peripheral nerves, but also affects the heart, skin and kidneys. It is a rare disease that is non-heritable, non-transmissable and often mis-diagnosed.