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| Caption = Alpha-1 AT deficiency. [[PASD stain]]. | |||
| Synonyms = alpha1-antiprotease inhibitor deficiency | |||
| Micro = +/-pink globules in zone 1 (periportal), +/-fibrosis or [[cirrhosis]] | |||
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| Stains = PASD +ve (pink globules in zone 1) - not seen in children | |||
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| Prevalence = uncommon (1 in 2000-5000) | |||
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'''Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency''', abbreviated '''A1-AT''', is a relatively common genetic condition that causes lung and liver pathology. | '''Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency''', abbreviated '''A1-AT''', is a relatively common genetic condition that causes lung and liver pathology. | ||
Revision as of 02:59, 26 October 2014
| Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency | |
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| Diagnosis in short | |
 Alpha-1 AT deficiency. PASD stain. | |
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| Synonyms | alpha1-antiprotease inhibitor deficiency |
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| LM | +/-pink globules in zone 1 (periportal), +/-fibrosis or cirrhosis |
| Stains | PASD +ve (pink globules in zone 1) - not seen in children |
| IHC | A1-AT +ve globules |
| Site | liver - see medical liver disease, lung - see emphysema |
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| Prevalence | uncommon (1 in 2000-5000) |
| Radiology | emphysematous changes (chest x-ray) |
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, abbreviated A1-AT, is a relatively common genetic condition that causes lung and liver pathology.
It is also known as alpha1-antiprotease inhibitor deficiency.
This article deals with the liver pathology. The lung pathology is panlobular emphysema and covered in the emphysema article.
General
Etiology:
- Genetic defect.
- Prevalence 1 in 2000-5000.[1]
Causes:
- Lung and liver injury.
- Lung -> panlobular emphysema.
Microscopic
Features:
- Pink globules in zone 1 (periportal).
- Globules not seen in children.
- May not be present in late stage (cirrhotic).
- Best seen on PASD stain.
- Can be seen on H&E -- if one looks carefully.
Note:
- The pink globules may be seen in the context of cirrhosis; cases should be confirmation with IHC.
Images
Alpha-1 AT deficiency - PASD. (WC/JMGardner)
www:
Stains
IHC
- A1-AT +ve globules.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Stoller, JK.; Aboussouan, LS. (Sep 2011). "A Review of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.". Am J Respir Crit Care Med. doi:10.1164/rccm.201108-1428CI. PMID 21960536.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Qizilbash, A.; Young-Pong, O. (Jun 1983). "Alpha 1 antitrypsin liver disease differential diagnosis of PAS-positive, diastase-resistant globules in liver cells.". Am J Clin Pathol 79 (6): 697-702. PMID 6189389.
- ↑ Theaker, JM.; Fleming, KA. (Jan 1986). "Alpha-1-antitrypsin and the liver: a routine immunohistological screen.". J Clin Pathol 39 (1): 58-62. PMID 3512609.