Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
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What is the definition of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)?
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg Strauss syndrome) is a condition characterized by asthma, high levels of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection), and inflammation of small to medium sized blood vessels (vasculitis). The inflamed vessels can affect various organ systems including the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, skin, heart and nervous system. The exact cause of Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is unknown, but it is thought to be an autoimmune disorder.
Who are the top Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome) Local Doctors?
Elite in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
Rheumatology
Elite in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
Rheumatology
Referral required

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Philip Seo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Seo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Seo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Seo is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
Rheumatology
Elite in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
Rheumatology
Referral required

Penn Rheumatology Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Peter Merkel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Merkel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Merkel is board certified in Rheumatology, 1994. Dr. Merkel is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
Rheumatology
Elite in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
Rheumatology
Referral may be required

Boston VAMC

150 S Huntington Ave, 
Boston, MA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Paul Monach is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Monach is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Microscopic Polyangiitis. Dr. Monach is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome) Clinical Trials?
Longitudinal Protocol for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

Summary: Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare immune system disorder that causes asthma, an excessive number of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood, and the inflammation of blood vessels, or vasculitis. In order to properly treat EGPA, it is critical that the level of disease activity can be determined over the course of the disease. The purpose of this study is ...

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Ocular Manifestations of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis.

Summary: The current state of knowledge on ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) indicates that it is a group of autoimmune diseases in which small blood vessels in various organs are affected. Disease entities included in this group are granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss syndrome). These are rare disease...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center