Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome, often Missed: A Case Report and Review.
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2011-05
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Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, eczema
and recurrent infections. We report a 15 month old boy who had presented with lower gastrointestinal
bleed, recurrent infections and eczema. Blood picture revealed microthrombocytopenia, high IgA and
IgE, and low IgM and Normal IgG levels. A diagnosis of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome was made, which was
missed by many paediatrician even after prolonged hospital stay before admission in our Institute. The
recent progress in understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment are discussed.
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Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, Eczema, Microthrombocytopenia
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Kumar M K, Narayan R. Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome, often Missed: A Case Report and Review. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society. 2011 May-Aug; 31(2): 146-150.