| Literature DB >> 19327581 |
Lauri Burroughs1, Ann Woolfrey, Akiko Shimamura.
Abstract
Shwachman-Diamond syndrome is a rare autosomal-recessive, multisystem disease characterized by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, impaired hematopoiesis, and leukemia predisposition. Other clinical features include skeletal, immunologic, hepatic, and cardiac disorders. This article focuses on the clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up, clinical management, and treatment of patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19327581 PMCID: PMC2754297 DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2009.01.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hematol Oncol Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8588 Impact factor: 3.722