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α-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
α-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Jorge Alberto Carrillo-Bayona, MD
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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
α-1 antitrypsin (AAT)
AAT deficiency (AATD)
Definitions
AATD: Genetic disorder characterized by reduced levels of AAT protease inhibitor
Emphysema: Abnormal, permanent enlargement of airspaces distal to terminal bronchiole, associated with destruction of their walls
Panlobular emphysema: Pathological subtype of emphysema associated with AATD
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
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CLINICAL ISSUES
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Selected References
Green CE et al: Lung density associates with survival in alpha 1 antitrypsin deficient patients. Respir Med. 112:81-7, 2016
Hatipoğlu U et al: α1-antitrypsin deficiency. Clin Chest Med. 37(3):487-504, 2016
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
α-1 antitrypsin (AAT)
AAT deficiency (AATD)
Definitions
AATD: Genetic disorder characterized by reduced levels of AAT protease inhibitor
Emphysema: Abnormal, permanent enlargement of airspaces distal to terminal bronchiole, associated with destruction of their walls
Panlobular emphysema: Pathological subtype of emphysema associated with AATD
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
Green CE et al: Lung density associates with survival in alpha 1 antitrypsin deficient patients. Respir Med. 112:81-7, 2016
Hatipoğlu U et al: α1-antitrypsin deficiency. Clin Chest Med. 37(3):487-504, 2016
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