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Reduced bone density in patients with autosomal dominant hyper-IgE syndrome.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Jul 2013
Scheuerman Oded, Hoffer Vered, Cohen Avner Herman, Woellner Cristina, Grimbacher Bodo, Garty Ben-Zion
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Autosomal dominant hyper-IgE syndrome (AD-HIES) is a rare primary immunodeficiency disorder . It has been recognized as a multisystem disorder and is characterized by both immunologic and non-immunologic manifestations. Possible bone involvement in autosomal dominant HIES include fractures, scoliosis, cystic bone changes, and osteopenia. We sought to evaluate the changes in bone density in...
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