Pulmonary hemosiderosis in a child

Authors

  • Rodica SELEVESTRU State University of Medicine and pharmacy " Nicolae Testemitanu”; Institute of Mother and Child
  • Marina GUITU State University of Medicine and pharmacy " Nicolae Testemitanu”
  • Vergil PETROVICI State University of Medicine and pharmacy " Nicolae Testemitanu”
  • Svetlana SCIUCA State University of Medicine and pharmacy " Nicolae Testemitanu”; Institute of Mother and Child

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2023.3-77.51

Keywords:

idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis, children

Abstract

Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis is a rare respiratory disease that often beginning before the age of 10 years. In the pediatric population, it can be manifested only by isolated iron deficiency anemia, without association of other symptoms, sometimes with late diagnosis. We will present a clinical case of pulmonary hemosiderosis with metabolic damage, characterized by the accumulation of hemosiderin in alveolar macrophages and increased levels of ferritin. The progression of lung dysfunction is evaluated imaging by lung CT.

Author Biographies

Rodica SELEVESTRU, State University of Medicine and pharmacy " Nicolae Testemitanu”; Institute of Mother and Child

Assoc. Prof. at the University, Dr. in Med. Sci.; Pulmonology Clinic, Department Of Pediatrics

Marina GUITU, State University of Medicine and pharmacy " Nicolae Testemitanu”

Pediatric resident; Pulmonology Clinic, Department Of Pediatrics

Vergil PETROVICI, State University of Medicine and pharmacy " Nicolae Testemitanu”

Dr. in Med. Sci., Assoc. Prof. at the University; Pulmonology Clinic, Department Of Pediatrics

Svetlana SCIUCA, State University of Medicine and pharmacy " Nicolae Testemitanu”; Institute of Mother and Child

Dr. hab. in Med. Sci., Prof. at the University, corresponding member of the ASM; Pulmonology Clinic, Department Of Pediatrics

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Published

2024-01-22

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Vol. 77 No. 3 (2023): Medical Sciences

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Research Article

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