Understanding T-Cell Deficiencies: Congenital Disorders Explained 🧬🩺

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► CHAPTERS 🤓
00:00 Introduction to T-Cell Deficiencies
00:11 Role of T-Cells in the Immune System
00:35 Overview of T-Cell Deficiency Disorders in Children
01:05 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
02:21 Ataxia Telangiectasia: Diagnosis and Presentation
03:43 Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: Key Features and Treatment
04:53 DiGeorge Syndrome: T-Cell Deficiency and Management
06:07 Key Takeaways in Pediatric T-Cell Deficiencies

► In this in-depth lecture, we explore congenital T-cell deficiencies and combined immune deficiency disorders in pediatric patients. The T-cell plays a critical role in the immune system by defending the body against invading pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and facilitating the production of antibodies with the help of B-cells. When T-cells are deficient, the child becomes highly susceptible to infections that are usually not harmful to individuals with a normal immune system.

We'll discuss several T-cell deficiency disorders, including:

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), often known as the ""bubble boy"" disease.
Ataxia Telangiectasia, a disorder that combines T-cell and immunoglobulin deficiency, along with neurocutaneous findings.
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, an X-linked disorder that impacts both T-cell function and platelets.
DiGeorge Syndrome, which may lead to T-cell deficiencies due to thymus dysfunction.

We’ll look at how these disorders present, typically in infancy, with severe infections from organisms that are usually harmless to healthy children. The lecture explains how these patients can be diagnosed using tests like CBC, flow cytometry, and chest X-rays to confirm thymus aplasia.

We’ll also cover the treatment approaches for each disorder, such as bone marrow transplants for SCID, IVIG infusions, and PJP prophylaxis. Special attention is given to supportive care and early diagnosis for these life-threatening conditions.

If you're preparing for the USMLE or studying for pediatric clinical cases, this video will help you understand how to approach these complex immune disorders, diagnose them accurately, and provide the best care for your patients.

► THE PROF 📚🏫
Dr. Brian Alverson is the Residency Director at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware and a Professor of Pediatrics at Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Until 2022, he has been a Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Medical Science at Brown University, as well as the Director for the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Hasbro Children's Hospital, Rhode Island, USA.
He obtained his MD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1999 and is currently also the Director of Undergraduate Pediatric Education at the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University.
Due to his achievements in pediatric education, he has won over 25 teaching awards at two Ivy League Medical Schools.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Alverson teaches courses on Pediatrics.

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