Leukocyte adhesion deficiency: report of a case and review of the literature

Clin Exp Rheumatol. 1996 Jan-Feb;14(1):95-8.

Abstract

Leukocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD) is a rare inherited immunodeficiency that is characterized by deficiency of the beta 2 integrin leukocyte adhesion molecules Mac-1, LFA-1, and p150,95. We describe a case of the severe form of LAD in an infant with recurrent infections and with a complete deficiency of beta 2 integrin molecules, and review the clinical aspects of the syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • CD18 Antigens / metabolism
  • Cell Adhesion Molecules / metabolism
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome* / genetics
  • Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome* / immunology
  • Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome* / metabolism
  • Pedigree

Substances

  • CD18 Antigens
  • Cell Adhesion Molecules