An Unusual Case of Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1 and Bronchomalasia
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An Unusual Case of Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1 and Bronchomalasia

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2007;17(3):175-178 DOI: 10.5222/terh.2007.07088
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Abstract

Hereditary tyrosinemia typel and bronchomalacia ar e two different clinical diagnosis which have not been reported together before. A significant improvement has been achieved through phenylalanin and tyrosin restricted diet and BiPAP (Bi-level positive airway pressure) ventilatory support in this patient with tyrosinemia and severe bronchomalacia. In severe bronchomalasia, pneumatic stent by mechanical ventilation can be used as an alternative treatment modality.

Keywords: Tyrosinemia, bronchomalacia, rickets, BIPAP, ventilatory dependence, children