Gaucher disease with pulmonary involvement in a 6-year-old girl: report of resolution of radiographic abnormalities on increasing dose of imiglucerase. |
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Authors: | S Y Lee A W Mak K F Huen S T Lam C B Chow |
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Affiliation: | Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, SAR, Hong Kong. |
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Abstract: | We report resolution of ground-glass appearance in high-resolution computed tomography of chest in a 6-year-old girl who had Gaucher disease with pulmonary involvement. This radiographic abnormality, which developed during the course of enzyme replacement therapy at doses between 20 to 60 U/kg/2 weeks, resolved when the dose was increased to 100 U/kg/2 weeks. This case illustrates the importance of trial of escalating dosage in the face of failure of response at lower doses. |
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