Hyper-Immunoglobulin E Syndrome and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lower Lip: A Case Report

West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):180-184.

Abstract

Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome is a Primary Immuno-deficiency Syndrome (PIDS) characterized by high serum immunoglobulin E, eczema rash and recurrent sinopulmonary and skin infections. In this report, we present a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip in a young patient with Hyper IgE syndrome. The patient had initially developed a chronic non-healing ulcer and a biopsy done revealed a squamous cell carcinoma. Immunodeficiency has been recognized as an essential risk factor for cancer through immune dysregulation and defective immunosurveillance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E
  • Job Syndrome* / complications
  • Job Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Lip
  • Skin Diseases*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin E