Article
[Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency with bronchiectasis in two sisters].
Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai zasshi - 1 May 1992
Fujita A, Katoh K, Shimizu H, Hasako K
Abstract excerpt
Two sisters with alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency and bronchiectasis are reported. The 53-year-old older sister (propositus) had pneumonia 3 times during her forties. She developed dyspnea on exertion in February, 1988, and a few months later she was seen at our hospital. Her serum alpha 1-antitrypsin level was 11 mg/dl. Vascular markings on chest X-ray were mildly decreased. Bronchography showed generalized cystic...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
