Ann Dermatol.  1998 Oct;10(4):256-258. 10.5021/ad.1998.10.4.256.

A Case of Wiscott-Aldrich Syndrome

• Chang SE
• Park IJ
• Choi JH
• Sung KJ
• Moon KC
• Koh JK

• KMID: 2359771
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1998.10.4.256

Abstract

Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is an X-linked recessive disorder affecting males and is characterized by recurrent systemic bacterial and viral infections, purpura due to thrombocytopenia, and an atopic dermatitis-like skin eruption. WAS usually manifests itself early during the first few weeks or months of life with bleeding. A case of WAS with the classical symptoms(eczema, thrombocytopenia and susceptibility to infections) is described in a 12-year-old Korean boy. He had a relatively good outcome.

Keyword

Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome; Good prognosis

MeSH Terms

Child
Hemorrhage
Humans
Male
Purpura
Skin
Thrombocytopenia