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
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