Article
Hereditary Heterozygous C2 Deficiency: Variable Clinical and Serological Manifestations Among Three Sisters.
Current rheumatology reviews - 1 Jan 2017
Yang Ji Wei, Rich Eric, Saint-Cyr Claire, Bourré-Tessier Josiane
Abstract excerpt
The causal link between inherited complement deficiencies and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been well established, although it remains a rare cause of the disease. We present the case of three biological sisters with hereditary heterozygous C2 deficiency, but who differ widely in their clinical and serological manifestations. Patient 1 is 25 years old and was diagnosed with SLE at the age of 12. Further...
Topics
- Adult
- Complement C2
- Female
- Humans
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- Phenotype
- Siblings
- Young Adult
