Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura in partial DiGeorge syndrome: case presentation

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2011 Aug;33(6):465-6. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0b013e31821b0915.

Abstract

The absence of an appropriate central tolerance in primary immunodeficiencies favors proliferation of autoreactive lymphocyte clones, causing a greater incidence of autoimmunity. Del 22q11.2 syndrome presents an increased incidence of allergic and autoimmune diseases. One of the most relevant and frequent immune manifestations is autoimmune thrombocytopenia. We present the case of a pediatric patient with autoimmune thrombocytopenia due to the immunological dysregulation observed in partial DiGeorge syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Chromosome Deletion
  • DiGeorge Syndrome / complications*
  • DiGeorge Syndrome / immunology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / etiology*