Block 4 Final Flashcards
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Describe the common findings in Wiskott Aldrich syndrome (labs)
Low IgM
High IgA & IgE
Normal IgG
Low T cell levels
Low IgM
High IgA & IgE
Normal IgG
Low T cell levels
labs indicate which condition?
Wiskott Aldrich syndrome
Describe the clinical signs of Wiskott-Aldridge syndrome
Thrombocytopenia
Eczema
Recurrent infections
Atopic dermatitis (Extensor side)
ThrombocytopenIa
Eczema
Recurrent infections
What’s the condition?
Wiskott-Aldridge syndrome
What causes Wiskott-Aldridge syndrome?
Mutation of the WASP protein (Xp11.23)
Mutation of the WASP protein (Xp11.23) causes which condition?
Wiskott-Aldridge syndrome
Describe the common findings in Isolated IgA deficiency
1) Very low serum & secretory IgA
2) High risk of respiratory tract allergies & autoimmune disease
3) Defective BAFF (Bcell activating cytokine)
1) Very low serum & secretory IgA
2) High risk of respiratory tract allergies & autoimmune disease
3) Defective BAFF (Bcell activating cytokine)
Are all common findings of which condition?
Isolated IgA deficiency
Describe the clinical features of Isolated IgA Deficiency
Recurrent sino-pulmonary infections & diarrhea
Recurrent sino-pulmonary infections & diarrhea & low IgA indicate which conditions
Isolated IgA Deficiency
What is a complication of Isolated IgA Deficiency
Type II severe anaphylaxis when given a blood transfusion
Describe the common findings of DiGeorge syndrome
1) Thymic hypo/anaplasia (no Tcell immunity)
2) Hypocalcemia (no parathyroid)
1) Thymic hypo/anaplasia (no Tcell immunity)
2) Hypocalcemia (no parathyroid)
are all common findings of which condition?
DiGeorge
What is the cause of DiGeorge?
Deleted TBX1 region on 22q11 (causes 3rd & 4th pharyngeal pouches to not develop)
Deleted TBX1 region on 22q11 (causes 3rd & 4th pharyngeal pouches to not develop)
DiGeorge
Describe the clinical features of DiGeorge
1) Recurrent infections
2) Tetany
3) Congenital heart defects
4) Flat nasal bridge
5) Widened epicanthal fold
6) Low set/back rotated ears
7) small philtrum & chin
1) Recurrent infections
2) Tetany
3) Congenital heart defects
4) Flat nasal bridge
5) Widened epicanthal fold
6) Low set/back rotated ears
7) small philtrum & chin
Are features of which condition?
DiGeorge
What are the causes of X-linked Agammaglobinulemia?
Mutated Burton tyrosine kinase (Btk) on Xq21.22 (no Bcell development)
Mutated Burton tyrosine kinase (Btk) on Xq21.22 (no Bcell development)
cause which condition?
causes of X-linked Agammaglobinulemia
Describe the common findings (labs) in X-linked Agammaglobinulemia
1) None/Low B cell #
2) Low Igs (all of them)
3) CD19 +/ IgM - Bcells
4) Normal Tcells
5) Underdeveloped germinal centers in LN
1) None/Low B cell #
2) Low Igs (all of them)
3) CD19 +/ IgM - Bcells
4) Normal Tcells
5) Underdeveloped germinal centers in LN
Are all common findings in which condition?
X-linked Agammaglobinulemia
Describe the clinical features of X-linked Agammaglobinulemia
1) Recurrent respiratory infections
- Acute/chronic pharyngitis
- Sinusitis
- Bronchitis
- Osteitis media
- Pneumonia
2) Giardia lamblia (if IgA is low)
3) Recurrent diarrhea & GERD
1) Recurrent respiratory infections
- Acute/chronic pharyngitis
- Sinusitis
- Bronchitis
- Osteitis media
- Pneumonia
2) Giardia lamblia (if IgA is low)
3) Recurrent diarrhea & GERD
Are features of which condition?
clinical features of X-linked Agammaglobinulemia
Describe the etiology of X-linked Agammaglobinulemia
More common in males & it doesn’t become apparent until 6 months