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Coronary artery abnormalities in Hyper-IgE syndrome.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Jun 2011
Freeman Alexandra F, Avila Elizabeth Mannino, Shaw Pamela A, Davis Joie, Hsu Amy P, Welch Pamela, Matta Jatin R, Hadigan Colleen, Pettigrew Roderic I, Holland Steven M, Gharib Ahmed M
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Hyper-IgE syndrome (HIES) is a rare primary immunodeficiency caused by autosomal dominant STAT3 mutations resulting in recurrent infections and connective tissue abnormalities. Coronary artery abnormalities have been reported infrequently. We aimed to determine the frequency and characteristics of coronary artery abnormalities. DESIGN: STAT3-mutated HIES patients (n=38), ranging in age from 8 to 57...
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