title: Rare association of hyper IgE syndrome with cervical rib and natal teeth.
abstract: Hyper IgE syndrome (HIES) is a rare immunodeficiency syndrome characterized by a triad of cutaneous abscesses, mostly caused by Staphylococus aureus; pneumonia; and raised IgE levels. Nonimmunological associations include course facial features, multiple bone fractures, joint hyperextensibility, and retained primary dentition. Patients require long-term antibiotic therapy. We report here a classical case of HIES with rare associations of natal teeth, bilateral cervical ribs, and conductive deafness. The patient was being treated with monteleukast and dapsone.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India. dranupamaroshan@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: Anupama S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Roshan
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Janaki
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Parveen
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gomathy