Wegener granulomatosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012666",
  "term": "Wegener granulomatosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rare autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of small and medium-sized blood vessels, leading to granuloma formation. It primarily affects the respiratory tract and kidneys, causing symptoms such as sinusitis, lung nodules, and glomerulonephritis. Diagnosis often involves biopsy and detection of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "granuloma",
    "glomerulonephritis",
    "vasculitis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1260 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/wegener-granulomatosis/"
}