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  • Genetics
  • Clinical Medicine

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  • Elevated immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels are a key indicator for potential immune system dysfunction.
  • Inborn errors of immunity (IEI) encompass a diverse group of genetic disorders affecting immune responses.
  • Identifying specific IEI associated with hyper-IgE is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the clinical and laboratory features of inborn errors of immunity (IEI) associated with elevated immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels.
  • To provide diagnostic guidance for clinicians evaluating patients with hyper-IgE syndromes.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive literature review of primary peer-reviewed research, including various study designs.
  • Analysis of clinical features, infections, laboratory findings, diagnostic methods, and genetic basis of monogenic IEI.
  • Development of a diagnostic flow diagram for patients with elevated IgE.

Main Results:

  • Several monogenic IEI are characterized by elevated IgE levels.
  • Common clinical manifestations include recurrent infections, eczematous dermatitis, and other systemic abnormalities.
  • Characteristic laboratory findings and genetic underpinnings are detailed for each evaluated IEI.

Conclusions:

  • Inborn errors of immunity (IEI) should be suspected in patients presenting with elevated IgE levels.
  • Key indicators for considering IEI include recurrent infections, eczema, malignancy, lymphoproliferation, autoimmunity, or connective tissue abnormalities.
  • The findings aid in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients with potential hyper-IgE syndromes.