Alpha- 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in Children: Pulmonary Involvement

Authors

  • Marjan Esmaeili Resident of Pediatrics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Mohammad Ali Kiani Associate Prof. of Pediatrics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Mohammad Esmaeili Associated Prof. of Pediatrics, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Seyed Javad Sayedi Assistant Prof of Pediatrics, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract:

Introduction: α1-antitrypsin deficiency (α1-ATD) is one of the most common genetic disorders in white race, a usual cause of liver disease in children, and hepatopulmonary involvement in children and adult. The aim of this case description is presenting a child with early lung disease without liver parenchymal disorder. Case presentation: We describe a 13 year old boy because of exertional dyspnea, wheezing, productive cough and repeated hospital admission due to bronchopneumonia. There was no immune deficiency, sinusitis and allergic lung disease. There was no history of foreign body aspiration. Cystic fibrosis cause ruled out. Protein electrophoresis and serum level α1-AT evaluation documented α1-ATD. The patient was treated with conservative management. Conclusion: This article suggests that if a child presents with chronic pulmonary symptoms, possibility of α1-ATD should be considered and worked up.

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volume 3  issue 1.2

pages  459- 465

publication date 2015-02-01

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