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Common variable immunodeficiency in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus
1Department of Rheumatology, Dr. Daniel den Hoed Clinic, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Lupus
|June 1, 1996
Summary
A young girl developed systemic lupus erythematosus and later showed a shift from high to low immunoglobulin levels, with a loss of B-cells. This case offers insights into common variable immunodeficiency development.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Pediatric Rheumatology
- Clinical Case Studies
Background:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease.
- Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a primary immunodeficiency characterized by low antibody levels and recurrent infections.
- The co-occurrence and transition between these conditions are rare and not fully understood.