Abstract

Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an autosomal recessive or X-linked disorder caused by NADPH oxidase deficiency leading to an impaired ability of reactive superoxide anion and metabolite formation and recurring severe bacterial and fungal infections, with a high mortality rate. Diarrhea, colitis, ileus, perirectal abscess formation and anal fissures are reported gastrointestinal findings in these patients. We report a case of intractable colitis associated with CGD in a young girl.

How to cite

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Yaman A, Kuloğlu Z, Doğu F, et al. Intractable colitis associated with chronic granulomatous disease in a young girl. Turk J Pediatr 2015; 57: 189-191.