A Patient with Seckel Syndrome Associated with Partial IgA Deficiency and Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
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Seckel syndrome, lgA deficiency, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpuraAbstract
A 5½-year-old girl with Seckel syndrome associated with partial IgA deficiency and idiopathic. thrombocytopenic purpura has been presented. The patient experienced recurrent infections including upper and lower respiratory tract, gastrointestinal and urinary systems. She had also idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura at the age of five. Patient with Seckel syndrome presenting frequent injections should be evaluated for immunodeficiencies.
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