Abstract
The Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a rare X-linked immunodeficiency disease with a characteristic clinical phenotype that includes thrombocytopenia with small platelets, eczema, recurrent infections caused by immunodeficiency, and an increased incidence of autoimmune manifestations and malignancies. We present a patient who was diagnosed with WAS in adulthood and was found to have bilateral bronchiectasis. Although recurrent infections are common with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome the association with bronchiectasis has not been previously reported.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 54-58 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Respiratory Medicine CME |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bronchiectasis
- Immunosuppression
- Recurrent infections
- Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine