One hundred fifty-four children with recurrent or chronic infections of the lower respiratory tract compatible with the diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) were evaluated for the presence of ultrastructural ciliary abnormalities. Studies were performed on multiple samples of respiratory mucosa obtained by nasal and bronchial brushing. Twenty-eight children showed ultrastructural ciliary defects compatible with the diagnosis of PCD: Twenty-four presented dynein arm deficiency (either as isolated defect or in association with microtubular abnormalities), two had ciliary aplasia, and two showed microtubular abnormalities. Eleven patients with PCD had situs viscerum inversus, bronchiectasis, and chronic sinusitis (Kartagener's syndrome); one child with Kartagener's syndrome had normal ciliary structure. The appearance of respiratory symptoms within the first month of life, the colonization by Haemophilus influenzae, and a history of recurrent rhinitis and otitis were characteristically present in children with PCD. The clinical status of those patients who reached adolescence was, in our experience, remarkably good. An early diagnosis with adequate prevention and therapy of respiratory infections may have an important role in minimizing irreversible lung damage.

Barlocco, E.G., Valletta, E.A., Canciani, M., Lungarella, G., Gardi, C., De Santi, M.M., et al. (1991). Ultrastructural ciliary defects in children with recurrent infections of the lower respiratory tract. PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY, 10(1), 11-17 [10.1002/ppul.1950100104].

Ultrastructural ciliary defects in children with recurrent infections of the lower respiratory tract

Lungarella, G.;Gardi, C.;
1991-01-01

Abstract

One hundred fifty-four children with recurrent or chronic infections of the lower respiratory tract compatible with the diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) were evaluated for the presence of ultrastructural ciliary abnormalities. Studies were performed on multiple samples of respiratory mucosa obtained by nasal and bronchial brushing. Twenty-eight children showed ultrastructural ciliary defects compatible with the diagnosis of PCD: Twenty-four presented dynein arm deficiency (either as isolated defect or in association with microtubular abnormalities), two had ciliary aplasia, and two showed microtubular abnormalities. Eleven patients with PCD had situs viscerum inversus, bronchiectasis, and chronic sinusitis (Kartagener's syndrome); one child with Kartagener's syndrome had normal ciliary structure. The appearance of respiratory symptoms within the first month of life, the colonization by Haemophilus influenzae, and a history of recurrent rhinitis and otitis were characteristically present in children with PCD. The clinical status of those patients who reached adolescence was, in our experience, remarkably good. An early diagnosis with adequate prevention and therapy of respiratory infections may have an important role in minimizing irreversible lung damage.
1991
Barlocco, E.G., Valletta, E.A., Canciani, M., Lungarella, G., Gardi, C., De Santi, M.M., et al. (1991). Ultrastructural ciliary defects in children with recurrent infections of the lower respiratory tract. PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY, 10(1), 11-17 [10.1002/ppul.1950100104].
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