Acquired common variable hypogammaglobulinaemia and lymphoedema

Two patients with lymphoedema of the legs developed recurrent respiratory infections and were found to have panhypogammaglobulinaemia. The early recognition and treatment of this form of immunity deficiency in patients with lymphoedema is important in order to prevent recurrent infections which coul...

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1988-01, Vol.64 (747), p.63-65
Main Authors: Lozewicz, S., Morris, G., Garbett, N., Browse, N., Slavin, B., Cole, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Agammaglobulinemia - complications
Agammaglobulinemia - therapy
Female
Humans
Immunization, Passive
Leg
Lymphedema - complications
Recurrence
Respiratory Tract Infections - complications
Sinusitis - complications
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Summary:Two patients with lymphoedema of the legs developed recurrent respiratory infections and were found to have panhypogammaglobulinaemia. The early recognition and treatment of this form of immunity deficiency in patients with lymphoedema is important in order to prevent recurrent infections which could cause pulmonary damage and further lymphatic stasis.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.64.747.63