X-linked agammaglobulinemia: a case report.
A 20-year-old male was admitted with fever and hemoptysis. Agammaglobulinemia was found, with bronchiectasis and sinusitis. Clinical and laboratory evidence included immunological examinations, bone marrow and small intestinal biopsies. Results suggested a diagnosis of X-linked agammaglobulinemia. After treatment with antibiotics and intravenous human immunoglobuline, the clinical symptoms demonstrated progressive improvement. The case is reported along with a review of the literature.
Chen
C M
CM
Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Chang
D M
DM
Chyi
L P
LP
Chu
S J
SJ
Kuo
S Y
SY
Chao
T T
TT
Chiang
J H
JH
Chang
M L
ML
D000328:Adult; D000361:Agammaglobulinemia / Q000235:genetics*; D008040:Genetic Linkage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014960:X Chromosome