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Omenn syndrome in an infant with IL7RA gene mutation.
The Journal of pediatrics - 1 Feb 2006
Giliani Silvia, Bonfim Carmen, de Saint Basile Genevieve, Lanzi Gaetana, Brousse Nicole, Koliski Adriana, Malvezzi Mariester, Fischer Alain, Notarangelo Luigi D, Le Deist Francoise
Abstract excerpt
Omenn syndrome (OS) is a rare combined immunodeficiency characterized by erythroderma, lymphadenopathy, and autoimmune manifestations. Most cases are due to mutations in the RAG genes. We report a case of OS due to mutations of IL7RA, thus defining Omenn syndrome as a genetically heterogeneous condition.
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