Interferon-γ receptor deficiency mimicking Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis

Two patients who were initially given a diagnosis of Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis on the basis of the clinical, radiologic, and biopsy findings had mycobacterial infection subsequently identified. The correct diagnosis of dominant partial interferon-γ receptor deficiency was established. (J Pediat...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of pediatrics 2001-10, Vol.139 (4), p.600-603
Hauptverfasser: Edgar, J.David M., Smyth, Anita E., Pritchard, Jon, Lammas, David, Jouanguy, Emmanuelle, Hague, Rosie, Novelli, Vas, Dempsey, Sid, Sweeney, Louise, Taggart, Allister J., O’Hara, Denis, Casanova, Jean-Laurent, Kumararatne, Dinakantha S.
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Zusammenfassung:Two patients who were initially given a diagnosis of Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis on the basis of the clinical, radiologic, and biopsy findings had mycobacterial infection subsequently identified. The correct diagnosis of dominant partial interferon-γ receptor deficiency was established. (J Pediatr 2001;139: 600-3)
ISSN:0022-3476
1097-6833
DOI:10.1067/mpd.2001.117068