Abstract

MACHIN GARCIA, Sergio et al. Beguez Chediak-Higashi Syndrome. Report of a new case in Cuba. Rev Cubana Hematol Inmunol Hemoter [online]. 2011, vol.27, n.4, pp.435-444. ISSN 0864-0289.

Beguez-Chediak-Higashi syndrome is a rare illness; it was described in 1943 by Dr. Beguez-Cesar in Cuba. We present an 8 months boy with frequent infections, obesity, intense paleness, silver hair, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, anemia and big lisosomal granules in myelopoietic system. He was treated with prednisolona, vincristin, VP-16, and oral acyclovir with partial and transitory results.

Keywords : Beguez-Chediak-Higashi.

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