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Autoimmune Diseases

Findings from University of Texas advance knowledge in autoimmune diseases

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, November 20th, 2009

"Wegener's granulomatosis (WG), an autoimmune disease, is intimately associated with the sinonasal tract, with involvement reported in 85% of patients during the course of the disease process. The objective of this study was (1) to describe Lund-Mackay (L-M) scores, (2) to delineate patterns of neo-osteogenesis and batty er osion, and (3) to analyze the impact of surgery oil the computed tomography (CT)findings of WC patients," scientists in the United States report.

"A retrospective review was performed on 74 patients with WG presenting to a tertiary care referral center. CT analysis was performed and graded by two independent reviewers. The mean age was 53 years with...

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