Chediak–Higashi syndrome in the intensive care unit.

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Title:	Chediak–Higashi syndrome in the intensive care unit.
Authors:	Demirkiran, Oktay¹ odemirkiran@superonline.com, Utku, Tughan¹, Urkmez, Seval¹, Dikmen, Yalim¹
Source:	Pediatric Anesthesia. Aug2004, Vol. 14 Issue 8, p685-688. 4p.
Subject Terms:	INTENSIVE care units, PEDIATRIC anesthesia, INFECTION, CYTOPLASMIC granules, ALBINISM, HEMORRHAGE, *POSTOPERATIVE period
Abstract:	Chediak–Higashi Syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by recurrent infections, giant cytoplasmic granules and oculocutaneous albinism. We describe the clinical and laboratory findings of a patient with Chediak–Higashi syndrome who was diagnosed and treated in the intensive care unit because of bleeding tendency after surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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