Oral Management of a Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipient with Chédiak–Higashi Syndrome

Chédiak–Higashi syndrome (CHS), a rare autosomal recessive disorder associated with leukocyte dysfunction, is characterised by partial skin and hair albinism, immunodeficiency, and abnormal bleeding. Furthermore, it may be associated with cognitive and neurological impairments. The long-term prognos...

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Main Authors: Kasumi Shimizu, Miho Hayashi, Nozomi Ito, Kokoro Hamada, Gaku Koizumi, Kazuto Kurohara, Naoya Arai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9918199
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Summary:Chédiak–Higashi syndrome (CHS), a rare autosomal recessive disorder associated with leukocyte dysfunction, is characterised by partial skin and hair albinism, immunodeficiency, and abnormal bleeding. Furthermore, it may be associated with cognitive and neurological impairments. The long-term prognosis of patients is generally poor, and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a radical immunodeficiency treatment. Here, we report a case of successful oral management of an 18-year-old woman with CHS accompanied by aggressive periodontitis who underwent haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
ISSN:2090-6455