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A M Ward

Publications and source records attributed to A M Ward.

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Alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency and liver disease in childhood: genetic, immunochemical, histological, and ultrastructural diagnosis.

alpha(1) Antitrypsin deficiency is a significant factor in the pathogenesis of neonatal cholestasis and progressive juvenile cirrhosis. The diagnosis may be suggested by the liver biopsy appearances and confirmed by immunochemical analysis of the serum. Genetic counselling of affected families is of importance, as medical treatment is ineffective at the present time.

Adolescent↗

The structure of the breast in mucoviscidosis.

The histological appearances of the breast in a patient with mucoviscidosis are those of complete lobular agenesis. Ducts and ductules are well developed, and there is abundant fibrous tissue giving the breast a normal contour. The appearances are contrasted with those of gynaecomastia, and the aetiology is discussed.

Adult↗

Tubular metaplasia in Bowman's capsule.

Proximal tubular type metaplasia of the epithelium of Bowman's capsule is described in a fit young adult male. This form of metaplasia is unlike those previously described and could cause initial confusion if encountered in a percutaneous renal biopsy.

Adult↗