Hydrocephalus, bronchiectasis, and ciliary aplasia

A girl presented in the neonatal period with hydrocephalus, bronchiectasis, and ciliary aplasia. A common defect both in respiratory tract cilia and in ventricular ependyma cilia may explain the association of the two diseases.

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Published in:Archives of disease in childhood 1990-05, Vol.65 (5), p.543-544
Main Authors: De Santi, M M, Magni, A, Valletta, E A, Gardi, C, Lungarella, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aplasia
Bronchi - ultrastructure
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis - complications
Bronchiectasis - pathology
Cilia
Ciliary Motility Disorders - complications
Ciliary Motility Disorders - pathology
Epithelium - ultrastructure
Female
Humans
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus - complications
Hydrocephalus - pathology
Infant, Newborn
Neonates
Pediatrics
Respiratory tract
Respiratory tract diseases
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Summary:A girl presented in the neonatal period with hydrocephalus, bronchiectasis, and ciliary aplasia. A common defect both in respiratory tract cilia and in ventricular ependyma cilia may explain the association of the two diseases.
ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/adc.65.5.543