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==Overview==
==Overview==
Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD) may present in a physical examination of the lungs as emphysema, liver dysfunction, and panniculitis in the skin.
 


==Differentiating Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency from Other Diseases==
==Differentiating Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency from Other Diseases==
* Adult [[hepatitis]] or [[cirrhosis]] of unclear origin
 
* Adult pulmonary [[emphysema]]
Differential Diagnoses of Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency includes:
* [[Cachexia]]
 
* [[Hepatitis]] of unclear origin in children
Autoimmune Hepatitis
* Hereditary, [[autosomal recessive]] [[Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency|alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency]]
Bronchiectasis
* [[Malnutrition]]
Bronchitis
* [[Nephrotic Syndrome]]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
* Nonphysiologic neonatal [[jaundice]]
Cystic Fibrosis
Emphysema
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (Kartagener Syndrome)
Viral Hepatitis
 


==References==
==References==

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Differentiating Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency from Other Diseases

Differential Diagnoses of Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency includes:

Autoimmune Hepatitis Bronchiectasis Bronchitis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Cystic Fibrosis Emphysema Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (Kartagener Syndrome) Viral Hepatitis


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