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Chediak Higashi Syndrome : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:

Complications Overview Articles

Chediak-Higashi syndrome
Frequent infections especially with Epstein-Barr virus; Lymphoma-like cancer; Early death.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 1, 2007
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Most affected people described in the medical literature died of infections during the accelerated phase of CHS. This occurred during their youth or teenage years. There are some reports of affected people living into their 30s.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Chediak-Higashi syndrome
Most affected people described in the medical literature died of infections during the accelerated phase of CHS. This occurred during their youth or teenage years. There are some reports of affected people living into their 30s.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I

Specific Complications Articles

Death and Dying
Death is the end of life, a permanent cessation of all vital functions. Dying refers to the body ' s preparation for death, which may be very short in the case of accidental death, or can last weeks or months in some patients such as those with cancer.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Death and Dying
Death is the end of life, a permanent cessation of all vital functions. Dying refers to the body ' s preparation for death, which may be very short in the case of accidental death, or can last weeks or months in some cancer patients.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis is a viral infection causing fevers, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, especially in the neck. It is typically caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but can also be caused by other organisms such as cytomegalovirus (CMV). Both viruses are members of the herpesvirus family.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 15, 2006
Malignant Lymphoma
Lymphomas are a group of cancers in which cells of the lymphatic system become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably. Because there is lymph tissue in many parts of the body, lymphomas can start in almost any organ of the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is the name of a diverse group of cancers of the lymphatic system, a connecting network of glands, organs and vessels whose principle cell is the lymphocyte. When lymphoma occurs, cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Malignant Lymphomas
Lymphomas are a group of cancers in which cells of the lymphatic system become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably. Because there is lymph tissue in many parts of the body, lymphomas can start in almost any organ of the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Malignant Lymphomas
Malignant lymphomas are a group of cancers in which cells of the lymphatic system become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably and spread (metastasize) throughout the body. Because lymph tissue is in many parts of the body, lymphomas can start in almost any organ of the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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