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Cytokine storm syndrome in a young patient with cystic fibrosis
Author(s) -
Daccò Valeria,
Rosazza Chiara,
Malfitano Anna,
Sciarrabba Calogero S.,
Minoia Francesca,
Filocamo Giovanni,
Colombo Carla
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatric pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.866
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1099-0496
pISSN - 8755-6863
DOI - 10.1002/ppul.25579
Subject(s) - medicine , cystic fibrosis , cytokine storm , cytokine , disease , intensive care medicine , immunology , fibrosis , cytokine release syndrome , pediatrics , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , covid-19
We report the case of a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) presenting with a full‐blown cytokine storm syndrome probably triggered by infection. This condition is rare and the diagnosis can be particularly difficult in patients with a complex chronic disease such as CF. However, timely recognition and appropriate treatment in the early stages are key to avoiding a potentially fatal course.