1. Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome in two siblings
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Abdulmohti Hawilo, Ines Zaraa, Sondes Trojjet, Hella Zribi, Rym Cheikh Rouhou, Dalenda El Euch, Mourad Mokni, and Amel Ben Osman
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hyper-IgE syndrome, atopic dermatitis, primary immunodeficiency, infection. ,Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Abstract
Hyperimmunoglobulin E recurrent infection syndrome (HIES) is characterized by recurrent skin and lung infections, eczema, elevated serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels (>2000 IU/mL), various connective tissue, skeletal, and vascular abnormalities.1 We describe herein two brothers with HIES and documented the complications and management of such involvement.
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- 2011
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