Hypergammaglobulinaemic purpura associated with IgG subclass imbalance and recurrent infection.
We describe a child who initially presented with recurrent infections. He subsequently developed hypergammaglobulinemic purpura but responded well to corticosteroids and hydroxychloroquine.
Al-Mayouf
S M
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Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Bahabri
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000097:blood; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011694:Purpura, Hyperglobulinemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine; D011241:Prednisone