• Title of article

    Interstitial Lung Disease in a Patient with Chronic Granulomatous Disease

  • Author/Authors

    Moghtaderi, Mozhgan Allergy Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Science , Kashef, Sara Allergy Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Science , Rezaei, Nima Research Group for Immunodeficiencies - Children's Medical Center -Tehran University of Medical Sciences

  • Pages
    5
  • From page
    129
  • To page
    133
  • Abstract
    hronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an inherited phagocytes defect, characterized by defects of NADPH-oxidase and inability of bacterial killing, which leads to recurrent life-threatening infections. Respiratory problems, which are the major cause of morbidity in CGD, usually result from recurrent severe infections; however, vigorous inflammatory response could also cause respiratory diseases. Case Presentation Herein, an 11 year-old patient with CGD is presented who suffered from chronic cough and dyspnea for 7 years. Considering the results of chest X-ray, high-resolution computed tomography, and pulmonary function test, the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease was made. Conclusion Early recognition of manifestations associated with CGD and appropriate treatment could prevent further complications and reduce morbidity and mortality in this group of patients.
  • Keywords
    Chronic Granulomatous Disease , Interstitial Lung Disease , Immunodeficiency
  • Journal title
    Astroparticle Physics
  • Serial Year
    2012
  • Record number

    2443448