alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency Flashcards
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Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
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condition caused by an abnormality in the gene for a protease inhibitor called alpha-1-antitrypsin
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A1AT how is it passed on
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autosomal recessive
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main organs affected
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lungs and liver
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diagnosis
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low serum alpha-1-antitrypsin
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management
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symptomatic management
