What Is Wegener's Granulomatosis?
7. Complications
In addition to the symptoms already mentioned, Wegener’s granulomatosis can also result in some serious long term complications. Hearing and vision loss can be permanent, and patients can have permanent scarring on their skin. Weakened cartilage in the nose can also result in the bridge of the nose collapsing.
The condition can also cause kidney damage, which can spell long lasting problems for the patient. The condition can also cause blood clots to form in the patient’s deeper veins. This is known as deep vein thrombosis, and in some cases it will lead to a stroke or a pulmonary embolism.
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