Title of article
Lung Involvement in Gaucher Disease
Author/Authors
Pejman Sani ، Mahnaz Department of Internal Medicine - Shariati Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Gohari Moghadam ، Keivan Respiratory Disease Ward - Shariati Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Ebrahimpur ، Mahbube Department of Internal Medicine - Shariati Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Pages
3
From page
125
To page
127
Abstract
Introduction: Gaucher Disease is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease. Pulmonary involvement in Gaucher Disease is rare and often seen in the severe form of the disease with the worst outcome. Case Presentation: A 30-year-old man and known case of Gaucher Disease presented to our clinic with history of progressive dyspnea since 8 months ago. Pulmonary function test showed restrictive pattern. Chest CT scan revealed diffuse bilateral interlobular septal thickening and small interstitial nodules with ground glass opacities in lower lobes. Conclusion: Patients with Gaucher Disease that present with progressive dyspnea may have a manifestation of interstitial or alveolar lung disease.
Keywords
Gaucher disease , Shortness of breath , Pulmonary disease
Journal title
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Record number
2495376
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