Cystic fibrosis, common variable immunodeficiency and Aspergers syndrome: an immunological and behavioural challenge.
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Chotirmall, S HLow, T B
Hassan, T
Branagan, P
Kernekamp, C
Flynn, M G
Gunaratnam, C
McElvaney, N G
Affiliation
Respiratory Research Division, Department of Medicine, Education and Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland, schotirmall@rcsi.ie.Issue Date
2009-08-07
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Cystic fibrosis, common variable immunodeficiency and Aspergers syndrome: an immunological and behavioural challenge. 2009: Ir J Med SciJournal
Irish journal of medical scienceDOI
10.1007/s11845-009-0398-1PubMed ID
19662491Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is of particular importance in Ireland as the Irish population has both the highest incidence (2.98/10,000) and the highest carrier rate (1 in 19) in the world. Primary immunodeficiency has not been previously reported as co-existing with CF. CASE REPORT: We report a unique case of CF associated with a primary immunodeficiency syndrome-common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). DISCUSSION: Our patient has CF, CVID and the additional comorbidity of Aspergers syndrome. The challenges inherent in diagnosing and treating such a case are outlined herein and the successful management of this case is evidenced by the well-preserved lung function of our patient.Item Type
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1863-4362ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1007/s11845-009-0398-1
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