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X-linked hyper IgM syndrome: a novel sequence variant associated with an atypical mild phenotype.
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology - 1 Jul 2012
Buchbinder David, Park Sang, Nugent Diane
Abstract excerpt
X-linked hyper IgM syndrome is associated with abnormalities in the gene encoding CD40 ligand (CD40LG). A typical phenotype evolves during infancy in affected males. This phenotype includes neutropenia, dysgammaglobulinemia, bacterial sinopulmonary infections, and opportunistic infections. In the absence of the typical phenotypic features, clinicians must maintain a high level of suspicion for X-linked hyper IgM...
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