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Chédiak-Higashi Syndrome: A Case Report

Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion volume 29, pages 80–83 (2013)Cite this article

Abstract

Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) is an extremely rare autosomal recessive immunodeficiency disorder. Approximately 200 cases have been reported worldwide. To the best of our knowledge, not more than 10 cases have been reported from India. Herein we are reporting a case of CHS in one-and-half-year-old boy who presented to us in the accelerated phase of disease. Other syndromes presenting with similar clinical features have also been discussed.

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  1. Department of Pathology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221 005, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Shashikant C. U. Patne, Sandip Kumar & Jyoti Shukla

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221 005, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Narendra Kumar Bagri & Ashok Kumar

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Patne, S.C.U., Kumar, S., Bagri, N.K. et al. Chédiak-Higashi Syndrome: A Case Report. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 29, 80–83 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12288-011-0130-y

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Keywords

  • Silvery hair syndrome
  • Chédiak-Higashi syndrome
  • Granular abnormality
  • Immunodeficiency disorder