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Primary ciliary dyskinesia: improving the diagnostic approach.
Current opinion in pediatrics - 1 Jun 2009
Leigh Margaret W, Zariwala Maimoona A, Knowles Michael R
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) has relied on analysis of ciliary motility and ultrastructure; however, these tests are not readily available and have not been standardized. Consequently, the diagnosis of PCD may be delayed or missed or made incorrectly. This review outlines the potential utility of new diagnostic tests, including measurement of nasal nitric oxide production...
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