Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by oculocutaneous hypopigmentation, platelet dysfunction, and in many cases, life-threatening pulmonary fibrosis. We report the clinical course, imaging, and postmortem findings of a 38-year-old female with HPS-related progressive pulmonary fibrosis, highlighting the role of imaging in assessment of disease severity and prognosis.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4220421 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2156-7514.143437 | DOI Listing |
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