title: Otolaryngologic manifestations of pediatric immunodeficiency.
abstract: Many adults and children with an underlying immunodeficiency can frequently present to ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons. This work deals with the presentation, investigation and management of immuno-compromised children in ENT practise. Both primary immunodeficiencies (PID) and secondary or acquired immunodeficiencies such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are here discussed. The aim of this work is to give a complete and exhaustive description of ENT manifestations in immunodeficiency, and to outline basic principles to guide clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Otolaryngology, Children Hospital Bambino Gesù, Rome, Italy. devincentiis.gc@libero.it
authors.forename: Giovanni Carlo
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: De Vincentiis
authors.forename: Emanuela
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sitzia
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bottero
authors.forename: Loanna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Giuzio
authors.forename: Alessandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Simonetti
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rossi
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000361:Agammaglobulinemia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000821:virology*; D009195:Peroxidase / Q000172:deficiency
chemical_list: D009195:Peroxidase