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[Combined immunodeficiency with cutaneous manifestations associated with DOCK8 mutation].

Authors :
Cantisano C
Díaz H
Balbaryski J
Oleastro M
Quiroz H
Gaddi E
Source :
Archivos argentinos de pediatria [Arch Argent Pediatr] 2014 Aug; Vol. 112 (4), pp. e147-51.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Different primary immunodeficiencies present increased levels of IgE and cutaneous infections of viral etiology. We report a case of a 2 y, 8 m old boy with combined immunodeficiency, dermatitis and disseminated molluscum contagiosum. The patient presented high titers of IgE, eosinophilia and pronounced TCD8 lymphopenia. Impaired proliferation assays and abnormal antibody response to vaccination were found. Normal results of ZAP-70 protein, NK function, and HLA I levels, to test quantitatives and functional defects of cytotoxic cells, lead us to suspect a mutation in DOCK8 gene. Positive result in molecular study together with clinical and immunology features in the patient confirmed the diagnosis of this new immunodeficiency, being to the authors' knowledge the first case recorded in a paediatric hospital in our country.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1668-3501
Volume :
112
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archivos argentinos de pediatria
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24955914
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/S0325-00752014000400014