[CIS PIDD] [cis-pidd] Puzzling Case

[Church, Joseph]

These were tested.  Unfortunately, an 'interfering' substance in the patients plasma resulted in interpretable results.  JC

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I propose to check for IL-1beta, Il-6, TNF-alpha & SAA in order to exclude CAPS, although fever is not mentioned. 

Maria

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From: Sullivan, Kathleen [mailto:sullivak at mail.med.upenn.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 1:26 PM
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Subject: Re: [cis-pidd] Puzzling Case

C3 deficiency

Almost assuredly

Kate
On Jun 18, 2013, at 6:53 PM, Church, Joseph wrote:


> Colleagues:

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> Rheumatology referred a now 6 month infant girl who since 5 weeks of 

> age

has had a persistent, shifting, generalized rash characterized by irregular reddish-brown plaques (see attached picture) that are completely non-pruritic.  A biopsy showed "urticarial vasculitis."  A brief course of prednisone resulted in transient complete clearing of the rash.  The infant is growing and developing normally; she has had no serious infections; her exam is normal except for the rash; there are no joint findings.  Labs:

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> CH50 and AH50 were '0' (repeatedly).

> All classical pathway component tested were low.

> RF, CIC, anti-C1q all positive

> ANA, anti-dsDNA, SSA and SSB all negative (mom also).

> UA normal

> Extensive search for infectious agents has been unrevealing.

> CBC shows neutropenia with positive anti-neutrophil antibody, and

anemia-Coombs pending.

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> Other than neonatal lupus any thoughts regarding diagnostic 

> interventions

and possible therapy (?IVIG).

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> Joe Church

> Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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