Laparoscopic Splenectomy in a Child with Moyamoya Syndrome, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Interstitial Lung Disease: A Mere Coincidence or Partnership Based on Genetic Similarities | Zendy

Kasra Karvandian | Zendy; Zahid Hussain Khan | Zendy; Jayran Zebardast | Zendy; Sayed Rohollah Miri | Zendy

Open Access

Laparoscopic Splenectomy in a Child with Moyamoya Syndrome, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Interstitial Lung Disease: A Mere Coincidence or Partnership Based on Genetic Similarities

Author(s) -

Kasra Karvandian,

Zahid Hussain Khan,

Jayran Zebardast,

Sayed Rohollah Miri

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

case reports in anesthesiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2090-6390

pISSN - 2090-6382

DOI - 10.1155/2011/253434

Subject(s) - medicine , hereditary spherocytosis , splenectomy , interstitial lung disease , disease , spherocytosis , moyamoya disease , lung , pediatrics , surgery , spleen

A case of moyamoya syndrome and spherocytosis with concurrent interstitial lung disease who underwent laparoscopic splenectomy is being reported. A theory regarding their coexistence is being forwarded together with their anesthetic management. According to our search, this is the fourth case of moyamoya syndrome and the first case with an associated interstitial lung disease in a 10-year-old child.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research