Question 55 · LEK · Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

The most probable diagnosis in a patient with recurrent infections, thrombocytopenic purpura (the onset in the first six months of live) and eczema (atopic dermatitis-type) is:

  1. A. Nijmegen syndrome.
  2. B. hyper-IgE syndrome.
  3. C. Bloom syndrome.
  4. D. Netherton syndrome.
  5. E. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.
Hint

Look for the X-linked primary immunodeficiency defined by a triad of infection, skin and bleeding problems.

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