Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
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Ashwath D

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• Case Report
  Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome having Atypical Presentation like Evans Syndrome
  Author(s): Abhijit Anil Patil and Ashwath DAbhijit Anil Patil and Ashwath D
  
  Background: Wiscott Aldrich syndrome [WAS] is an X-linked recessive condition characterized by thrombocytopenia and small dysfunctional platelets, recalcitrant eczematous dermatitis, and recurrent bacterial infections. In this report, we describe an unusual case of WAS in an Indian boy who presented with early onset thrombocytopenia and autoimmune haemolytic anemia. Case presentation: 3 months male infant was evaluated for poor feeding and oral ulceration blood work up showed anemia and thrombocytopenia. He was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin. At 11 months of age he presented with yellowish discoloration of eyes,poor feeding, irritability, vomiting, generalised purpuric rashes. Blood investigations revealed anemia,thrombocytopenia, indirect hyperbilirubinemia, positive direct coo.. View More»
  

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