Question 15 (part 2) · LEK · Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

The typical features for the recognition of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome are:

  1. A. girl, recurrent skin abscesses, impaired neutrophil function.
  2. B. facial dysmorphia, weight and height deficiency, IgG subclass deficiency.
  3. C. boy, thrombocytopenia, atopic dermatitis, persistent infections.
  4. D. facial dysmorphia, congenital heart disease, tetany, absence or hypoplasia of the thymus gland.
  5. E. mental retardation, thrombocytopenia, megaloblastic anemia.
Hint

This X-linked disorder has a classic triad affecting platelets, skin and immunity.

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