| Pigeon breeder's lung in childhood: varied clinical picture at presentation. | |
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PMID: 10922137 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Extrinsic allergic alveolitis occurs rarely in childhood. We present 5 cases and briefly review the literature regarding this condition in the pediatric population. This report includes all cases (n = 5) of extrinsic allergic alveolitis known to have occurred in childhood on Malta. All cases were males, and were initially misdiagnosed as having other respiratory illnesses or mental disturbances. The diagnosis was based on a history of exposure to birds, clinical findings, positive avian precipitins, a restrictive defect on pulmonary function tests, and a suggestive chest X-ray appearance. All were treated with high-dose oral steroids for 3-4 weeks, with excellent response. Although these patients appear to have suffered no long-term sequelae, delayed diagnosis can lead to irreversible pulmonary fibrosis. The diagnosis of extrinsic allergic alveolitis should be entertained early in the differential diagnosis of children presenting with unusual respiratory symptoms and signs. |
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Authors:
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V Grech; C Vella; H Lenicker |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric pulmonology Volume: 30 ISSN: 8755-6863 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr. Pulmonol. Publication Date: 2000 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-09-25 Completed Date: 2000-09-25 Revised Date: 2006-03-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8510590 Medline TA: Pediatr Pulmonol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 145-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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Paediatric Department, St. Luke's Hospital, Guardamangia, Malta. victor.e.grech@magnet.mt |
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Adolescent Bird Fancier's Lung / diagnosis*, physiopathology Child Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Male Prognosis Radiography, Thoracic Respiratory Function Tests |
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