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Revision as of 19:03, 22 October 2011
Common variable immunodeficiency, abbreviated CVID, is a group of genetic disorders characterized by deficient antibody production.
General
Features:[1]
- Recurrent sinus and pulmonary infections.
- Inflammatory bowel disease-like disease.
Microscopic
Features:
- Plasma cells absent.[1]
Notes:
- This is a favourite topic of R. Riddell.
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 Agarwal S, Smereka P, Harpaz N, Cunningham-Rundles C, Mayer L (July 2010). "Characterization of immunologic defects in patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) with intestinal disease". Inflamm Bowel Dis. doi:10.1002/ibd.21376. PMID 20629103.