Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome in two siblings.

Authors :: Hawilo, Abdulmohti
Zaraa, Inès
Trojjet, Sondes
Zribi, Hella
Rouhou, Rym Cheikh
El Euch, Dalenda
Mokni, Mourad
Osman, Amel Ben
Source :: Dermatology Reports. 2011, Vol. 3 Issue 3, p92-93. 2p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Hyperimmunoglobulin E recurrent infection syndrome (HIES) is characterized by recurrent skin and lung infections, eczema, elevated serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels (>2000 IU/mL), various connective tissue, skeletal, and vascular abnormalities. We describe herein two brothers with HIES and documented the complications and management of such involvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]