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Large-Vessel Granulomatous Vasculitis in Crohn’s Disease

A Clinical Pathology Conference Held by the Division of Rheumatology at Hospital for Special Surgery

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The authors would like to thank Dr. Edward Parrish for his contribution of clinical information regarding the ongoing care of the patient.

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  1. Department of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA

    Sabeen Anwar MD, Anne R. Bass MD & Doruk Erkan MD

  2. Department of Radiology, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA

    Gregory R. Saboeiro MD

  3. Department of Pathology, Weill-Cornell Medical College–New York Presbyterian Hospital, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA

    Amy Yang MD & Syed F. Hoda MD

  4. Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill-Cornell Medical College–New York Presbyterian Hospital, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA

    Xiaojing Ma PhD

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Anwar, S., Saboeiro, G.R., Yang, A. et al. Large-Vessel Granulomatous Vasculitis in Crohn’s Disease. HSS Jrnl 6, 206–213 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11420-010-9177-9

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