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Mutations in pyrin masquerading as a primary immunodeficiency.

Authors :
Badran YR
Rajab M
Hanna-Wakim R
Bainter W
Cangemi B
Massaad MJ
Dbaibo G
Geha RS
Chou J
Source :
Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.) [Clin Immunol] 2016 Oct; Vol. 171, pp. 65-66. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Aug 15.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Whole exome sequencing is increasingly used in the diagnosis of primary immunodeficiencies due to the overlapping and atypical presentations of these disorders. We report two patients who presented with recurrent infections and early onset colitis. They were investigated by whole exome sequencing due to suspicion of primary immunodeficiency and found to have mutations in pyrin known to cause familial Mediterranean fever.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1521-7035
Volume :
171
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
27538774
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clim.2016.08.016