A 4-year-old boy Bala is seen by his pediatrician for epistaxis. The patient has a history of multiple bacterial and viral respiratory tract infections and eczema. His uncle had similar problems. Physical examination is remarkable for multiple petechial lesions on the skin and mucous membranes. Serum IgE is increased, and platelets are decreased. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 4-year-old boy Bala is seen by his pediatrician for epistaxis. The patient has a history of multiple bacterial and viral respiratory tract infections and eczema. His uncle had similar problems. Physical examination is remarkable for multiple petechial lesions on the skin and mucous membranes. Serum IgE is increased, and platelets are decreased. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 4-year-old boy Bala is seen by his pediatrician for epistaxis. The patient has a history of multiple bacterial and viral respiratory tract infections and eczema. His uncle had similar problems. Physical examination is remarkable for multiple petechial lesions on the skin and mucous membranes. Serum IgE is increased, and platelets are decreased. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
β Correct Answer: B. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
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