title: [Delay in diagnosis of common variable immunodeficiency: a paradigmatic case report].
abstract: This case report highlights the frequent delay in diagnosis of common variable immunodeficiency. The patient, 84 years old, had over 30 years of recurrent infections. At the first visit serum IgG were less than 134 mg/dl. From the review of previous examinations strong hypogammaglobulinemia was present for over 14 years.
authors.forename: Filippo
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Iebba
authors.forename: Fiorella
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Di Sora
authors.forename: Wilma
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Leti
authors.forename: Tatiana
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Montella
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Corea
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Montella
mesh_terms: D000361:Agammaglobulinemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017074:Common Variable Immunodeficiency / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D057210:Delayed Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D007074:Immunoglobulin G