AI Article Synopsis
- Hyperimmunoglobulin E recurrent infection syndrome (HIES) causes frequent skin and lung infections, eczema, and very high levels of IgE in the blood.
- Two brothers diagnosed with HIES are highlighted in this study.
- The text discusses the complications associated with HIES and how to manage them effectively.
Article Abstract
Hyperimmunoglobulin E recurrent infection syndrome (HIES) is characterized by recurrent skin and lung infections, eczema, elevated serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels (>2000 IU/mL), various connective tissue, skeletal, and vascular abnormalities.(1) We describe herein two brothers with HIES and documented the complications and management of such involvement.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4211509 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4081/dr.2011.e41 | DOI Listing |
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