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Pulmonary Failure as Presentation of Griscelli Syndrome Type 2

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: To the Editor, A 13-year-old boy of eastern European descent, previously healthy, presented with shortness of breath, coughing, fatigue, and self-reported weight loss of 8 kg over a span of 3 weeks.He had respiratory insufficiency (saturation 85%-90%) necessitating oxygen supply.He was afebrile.Additionally, he suffered from a skin rash characterized by numerous maculated, red, sore, slightly elevated elements on the truncus, the back, and the neck.The boy reported a simple upper airway infection 4 weeks before the admission.

Source: Pediatric Pulmonology

DOI: 10.1002/ppul.27437

Authors: Stine Fischer Fogsgaard, Jens Magnus Bernth Jensen, Mia Glerup, Signe Bødker Thim, Mette Holm, Charlotte Olesen, Henrik Hasle, Sune Rubak

Institutions: Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus University

Language: English

Topic: Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders

Subfield: Immunology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4405116262

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