Autoimmunity in Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: Updated Perspectives.

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From: The Application of Clinical Genetics(Vol. 14)
Publisher: Dove Medical Press Limited
Document Type: Article
Length: 7,483 words
Lexile Measure: 1850L

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Abstract :

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is an uncommon X-linked combined-immunodeficiency disorder characterized by a triad of thrombocytopenia, eczema, and immunodeficiency. Patients with WAS are also predisposed to autoimmunity and malignancy. Autoimmune manifestations have been reported in 26%-72% of patients with WAS. Autoimmunity is an independent predictor of poor prognosis and predisposes to malignancy. Development of autoimmunity is also an early pointer of the need for hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. In this manuscript, we have collated the published data and present a narrative review on autoimmune manifestations in WAS. A summary of currently proposed immunopathogenic mechanisms and genetic variants associated with development of autoimmunity in WAS is also included. Keywords: thrombocytopenia, vasculitis, genetics, hematopoietic stem-cell transplant, bleeding, malignancy
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Gale Document Number: GALE|A679284739