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    This document discusses the otologic manifestations of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG), a rare disease that causes inflammation of blood vessels. It begins by reviewing previous literature on WG and how it can present in the ear. The document then details 25 specific case studies and reports on patients who presented with ear symptoms of WG, including otitis media, mastoiditis, facial nerve palsy, and hearing loss. The cases demonstrate that WG can initially mimic other ear conditions, making diagnosis challenging, but that awareness of its otologic presentations is important for properly identifying and treating the disease.

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    This document discusses the otologic manifestations of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG), a rare disease that causes inflammation of blood vessels. It begins by reviewing previous literature on WG and how it can present in the ear. The document then details 25 specific case studies and reports on patients who presented with ear symptoms of WG, including otitis media, mastoiditis, facial nerve palsy, and hearing loss. The cases demonstrate that WG can initially mimic other ear conditions, making diagnosis challenging, but that awareness of its otologic presentations is important for properly identifying and treating the disease.

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