Acquired C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency and recurrent herpes infection in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia release_uqxt2r26tnertjzjohsmp4i63m

by D Minh, E Czink, G Füst, S R Hollán

Published in Diagnostic immunology.

1983   Volume 1, Issue 2, p68-71

Abstract

Profound hypocomplementemia was observed in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. On the basis of the results of complement measurements performed in nine serum samples taken in a period of 6 mo it was demonstrated that the patient had an acquired form of C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency: marked reduction of CH50, C1, C4, and C1-esterase inhibitor levels with normal alternative pathway, C3, and factor B activities were found. The patient had no typical attacks of angioneurotic edema; however, angioedema-like facial swelling was observed on several occasions in connection with recurrent severe herpes simplex eruptions. The possible association of the marked and long-lasting hypocomplementemia with the clinical course of the herpes infection is discussed.
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