Selective immunoglobulin M deficiency in an adult with miliary tuberculosis: a clinically interesting coexistence: a case report and review of the literature
International Journal of Mycobacteriology. 2016; 5 (1): 106-110
in English
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ABSTRACT
Selective immunoglobulin M [SIgM] deficiency is a rare form of dysgammaglobulinemia. Here we are reporting a 31 year old man with multiple cervical and testicular abscesses who was investigated and found to have miliary tuberculosis [MTB] with primary SIgM deficiency [Serum IgM 17.4 mg/dL] and was treated aggressively with anti-tuberculous treatment
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Immunoglobulin M
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Review Literature as Topic
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Dysgammaglobulinemia
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. J. Mycobacteriology
Year:
2016
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