Overview
How is Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) characterized?
What is Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
When was Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) first identified?
What is the pathophysiology of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
What causes Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
What is the prevalence of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
What are the racial predilections of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
At what age does Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) typically present?
What is the prognosis of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
What is included in patient education about Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Presentation
Which clinical history findings are characteristic of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Which physical findings are characteristic of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Which physical findings are characteristic of a less severe form of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Which physical findings of albinism are characteristic of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
How are skin infections characterized in Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Which periodontal findings are characteristic of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Which neurologic findings are characteristic of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
What are the possible complications of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
DDX
Which conditions are included in the differential diagnoses of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
What are the differential diagnoses for Chediak-Higashi Syndrome?
Workup
How is Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) diagnosed?
What is the role of imaging studies in the workup of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
What is the role of periodontal biopsy in the workup of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) diagnosed?
What is the role of ultrasonography in the workup of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
How is Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) diagnosed prenatally?
Which histologic findings are characteristic of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Treatment
How is Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) treated?
How is Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) treated?
What is included in ongoing surveillance of patients with Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Why should NSAIDs be avoided by patients with Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
What is the role of surgery in the treatment of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
When is patient transfer indicated for the treatment of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Which specialist consultations are beneficial to patients with Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Which activity modifications are used in the treatment of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
How are complications of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) prevented?
What is included in the long-term monitoring of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?
Medications
What is the role of medications in the treatment of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS)?