Publications by authors named "Arlete Esteves Lopes Primo"
Article Synopsis
- Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a respiratory disease caused by dysfunctional cilia, leading to mucus buildup and frequent lung infections, making diagnosis challenging in newborns.
- A case was reported where a baby with PCD experienced respiratory failure and recurrent lung issues, along with situs inversus totalis (a condition where internal organs are mirrored).
- Early detection of PCD is crucial for neonatologists, as it can significantly reduce complications and enhance the quality of life for affected infants.
A 9-year-old female child presented with a history of falls, weight loss, diffuse leg pain, and progressive gait disorder, following 1 previous event described as a tonic-clonic seizure. She had increased thyroid volume, brisk symmetric reflexes, abnormal gait, and painful spasms of the paraspinal musculature. Thyroid function tests indicated biochemical hyperthyroidism, and thyrotropin receptor antibodies were positive.
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