Hyperimmunoglobulinemia E syndrome: association with osteoporosis and recurrent fractures

Radiology. 1985 Aug;156(2):362. doi: 10.1148/radiology.156.2.4011897.

Abstract

Hyperimmunoglobulinemia E (Job or Buckley) syndrome is an immunodeficiency disease associated with recurrent pyogenic infections, chronic eczematoid dermatitis, and mucocutaneous candidiasis. Association of this condition with osteoporosis and recurrent fractures is presented by a case report and by review of other reports describing similar findings. Other immunodeficiency syndromes with associated skeletal abnormalities are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Fibula / injuries
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Hypergammaglobulinemia / diagnostic imaging*
  • Immunoglobulin E / metabolism*
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteoporosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography
  • Syndrome
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin E