Published in:
01-01-2007 | Original Article
Arthritis as a presenting symptom in a hypogammaglobulinemic patient with thymectomy
Authors:
Ömür Ardeniz, Sezgin Vatansever, Uğur Musabak, Kenan Aksu, Aytül Sin, Ali Kokuludağ
Published in:
Rheumatology International
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Issue 3/2007
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Excerpt
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) and Good’s syndrome are both associated with immunodeficiency characterized by hypogammaglobulinemia and autoimmune manifestations. Patients with hypogammaglobulinemia may present with bone and joint abnormalities such as arthritis, being the most prevalent and sometimes resembling rheumatoid arthritis. …