Abstract |
A case of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome in a 12-years old girl is presented. The Authors refer recent advances in the pathogenetic mechanism and in the treatment of this syndrome. Furthermore, they report a prolonged remission of infections during ascorbic acid therapy.
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Authors | C Monciotti, P Colleselli, A Barbato, E Formentin |
Journal | La Pediatria medica e chirurgica : Medical and surgical pediatrics
(Pediatr Med Chir)
1983 Sep-Oct
Vol. 5
Issue 5
Pg. 433-6
ISSN: 0391-5387 [Print] Italy |
Vernacular Title | Prolungata remissione della sintomatologia infettiva durante il trattamento con ascorbato in un caso di sindrome di Chediak-Higashi. |
PMID | 6544429
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Ascorbic Acid
(therapeutic use)
- Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Chemotaxis, Leukocyte
- Child
- Female
- Humans
- Neutrophils
- Phagocytosis
- Respiratory Tract Infections
(drug therapy)
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