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Chronic Granulomatous Disease Masquerading as Behçet Disease

Authors :
Thomsen, Isaac
Dulek, Daniel E.
Creech, C. Buddy
Graham, T. Brent
Williams, John V.
Source :
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal; May 2012, Vol. 31 Issue: 5 p529-531, 3p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

We describe a patient who presented at 9 years of age with oral ulcers and cutaneous lesions, meeting diagnostic criteria for Behçet disease. At 11 years of age, she developed infectious complications and was proven to have chronic granulomatous disease, with characterization of the specific genetic mutation. We review available literature regarding overlap of these symptom complexes leading to delay in securing this important diagnosis. This is the second reported case of chronic granulomatous disease mimicking Behçet disease, and the first report to include identification of the specific genetic mutation of the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase complex.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08913668 and 15320987
Volume :
31
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48947624
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0b013e3182481ed9