Common variable immunodeficiency as the initial presentation of dyskeratosis congenita

J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2013 Jul;132(1):223-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2012.11.052. Epub 2013 Feb 10.

Abstract

We present a case highlighting the clinical overlap between Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and Dyskeratosis Congenita (DC). It demonstrates that DC may initially present as an isolated humoral immunodeficiency resembling CVID.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Common Variable Immunodeficiency / etiology*
  • Dyskeratosis Congenita / complications*
  • Dyskeratosis Congenita / genetics
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
  • Male

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous