Neuropediatrics 2013; 44(04): 230-232
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1333875
Short Communication
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Cognitive Ability in Children with Chronic Granulomatous Disease: A Comparison of Those Managed Conservatively with Those Who Have Undergone Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant

Theresa S. Cole
1   Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
,
Fiona McKendrick
2   Department of Health Psychology, Newcastle and North Tyneside NHS Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
,
Andrew J. Cant
1   Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
,
Mark S. Pearce
3   Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
,
Catherine M. Cale
4   Department of Clinical Immunology, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom
,
David R. Goldblatt
5   Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
,
Andrew R. Gennery
1   Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
,
Penny Titman
6   Department of Psychosocial Services, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Further Information

Publication History

29 October 2012

19 December 2012

Publication Date:
08 February 2013 (online)

Abstract

Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a primary immunodeficiency managed conservatively or with hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Studies have shown people with CGD and those transplanted for primary immunodeficiencies have lower than average cognitive ability. In this study, IQ in children with CGD and those transplanted for it was within the normal range.

 
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