Development of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in a Child with Hyper-Ige Syndrome
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2000, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
This paper reports development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in a 7'/2-year-old patient with hyper IgE syndrome. This rare primary immunodeficiency syndrome is characterized by markedly elevated serum IgE levels, chronic atypical dermatitis and serious recurrent infections. Laboratory features include exceptionally high levels of IgE, near normal levels of IgG, IgA, IgM, with pronounced eosinophilia.
Authors and Affiliations
Elnour I B| Department of Child Health, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O.Box: 35, Postal Code: 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman , Bamanikar S A| Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O.Box: 35, Postal Code: 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman , Muirhead D| of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O.Box: 35, Postal Code: 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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