X-Linked Hyper IgM Syndrome Presenting with Recurrent Tuberculosis-a Case Report
Krishnan VP, Taur P, Pandrowala A, Madkaikar M, Desai M
Journal of clinical immunology · 2020-01
Abstract
The hyper IgM syndromes are a group of rare primary immunodeficiency disorders. Currently 6 classes of HIGM are described. X-linked HIGM is also called the type 1 HIGM is the commonest variant in which children present in early infancy with features of combined immunodeficiency. Tuberculosis is a very rare presentation as a presenting symptom in HIGM. Here, we describe a child with XHIGM with recurrent tuberculosis.
MeSH terms
- Humans
- Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
- Respiratory Insufficiency
- Recurrence
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Skin Tests
- Child, Preschool
- Infant
- Male
- X-Linked Combined Immunodeficiency Diseases
- Hyper-IgM Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Type 1
- Image-Guided Biopsy