The lost chILD: a case report of delayed diagnosis of surfactant protein C deficiency in a 15-year-old African male

The lost chILD: a case report of delayed diagnosis of surfactant protein C deficiency in a 15-year-old African male

Abstract Background Childhood interstitial lung disease (chILD) encompasses a heterogeneous group of rare disorders characterized by respiratory distress, hypoxemia, exercise intolerance, and distinctive radiological findings. Despite the variable age of onset, these conditions often present with ov...

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Main Authors: Nadia Faelli, Federica Chironi, Beatrice Andrenacci, Maria Francesca Patria, Stefano Ferrero, Irene Borzani, Costanza Pucci, Daniela Civeriati, Mara Lelii, Barbara Madini, Alessia Rocchi, Valeria Daccò
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Childhood interstitial lung disease
Chronic respiratory failure
Pediatrics
Surfactant protein deficiency
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-025-02018-3
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