Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Synonyms and keywords: Allergic granulomatosis; eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Churg-Strauss syndrome

# Overview

# Historical Perspective

# Classification

# Pathophysiology

# Causes

# Differentiating Churg-Strauss syndrome from other Diseases

# Epidemiology and Demographics

# Risk Factors

# Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

# Diagnosis
History and Symptoms |  Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray |  CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

# Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention |  Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

# Case Studies
Case#1

# Suggested Reading
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