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immunodeficiency 41

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A combined immunodeficiency characterized by a defect in T cell regulation with proliferation of CD8+ T cells, impaired antibody specific responses, and elevated cytokines resulting in recurrent viral, fungal, and bacterial infections, lymphadenopathy, and var

A combined immunodeficiency characterized by a defect in T cell regulation with proliferation of CD8+ T cells, impaired antibody specific responses, and elevated cytokines resulting in recurrent viral, fungal, and bacterial infections, lymphadenopathy, and variable autoimmune features that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the IL2RA gene on chromosome 10p15.1.

Signs and symptoms

  • Alopecia universalis
  • Failure to thrive in infancy
  • Increased circulating IgE concentration
  • Type I diabetes mellitus
  • Enlarged tonsils
  • Prominent forehead
  • Thyroiditis
  • Concave nasal ridge
  • Recurrent bacterial infections
  • Lymphadenopathy

Also known as: CD25 deficiency; IL2RA deficiency; IMD41; immunodeficiency 41 with lymphoproliferation and autoimmunity; immunodeficiency due to CD25 deficiency