Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: an unusual cause of stroke. Issue 4 (5th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huckenpahler, Alison Lee; Iqbal, Harris; Gallan, Alexander; Jha, Pinky
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 15:Issue 4(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-04-05
• Subjects: vasculitis -- acute renal failure -- stroke -- pacing and electrophysiology; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-236844
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Stroke has become increasingly common with the rise in hyperlipidaemia, hypertension and other metabolic disorders. In this case, a 69-year-old man with several weeks of non-specific symptoms and no history of metabolic disorders presents with unilateral weakness and supraventricular tachycardia. Kidney biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. He responded well to rituximab infusions.