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Gao DX, Hussain H, Bobber B, Phan P. Turning walking pneumonia into recurrent abscesses: a curious case of CVID and review of the literature. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 2022; 18:31. [PMID: 35382862 PMCID: PMC8985333 DOI: 10.1186/s13223-022-00673-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a primary immunodeficiency disorder associated with a broad symptom presentation that is still being characterized. We report a rare case of recurrent mycoplasma skin abscesses in a patient with a history of autoimmune disorders and prolonged mycoplasma pneumonia who was diagnosed with CVID. Case presentation A 34-year-old woman presented with a history of recurrent abscesses previously confirmed positive for Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Her past medical history of recurrent mycoplasma abscesses, prolonged mycoplasma pneumonia, and autoimmune disorders (mixed connective tissue disease and immune thrombocytopenia) raised suspicion of CVID. Workup included negative anti-mycoplasma antibody titers, hypogammaglobulinemia, and negative anti-pneumococcal antibody titers despite prior vaccination, solidifying the diagnosis of CVID. The patient was discharged on antibiotic and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy and now follows allergy and immunology long-term for treatment. Conclusions Her diagnostic history underscores the importance of considering the various criteria of CVID for diagnosis, and her unique presentation of M. pneumoniae skin abscesses highlights the broad sequelae patients with CVID can manifest.
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- David X Gao
- University of Illinois College of Medicine, One Illini Drive, Peoria, IL, 61605, USA.
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- University of Illinois College of Medicine, One Illini Drive, Peoria, IL, 61605, USA
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- University of Illinois College of Medicine, One Illini Drive, Peoria, IL, 61605, USA
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- University of Illinois College of Medicine, One Illini Drive, Peoria, IL, 61605, USA
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Ramien ML. Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption: Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced rash and mucositis and other parainfectious eruptions. Clin Exp Dermatol 2020; 46:420-429. [PMID: 32918499 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced rash and mucositis is the most accurate diagnosis for patients with blistering mucocutaneous disease provoked by an infection. Recent literature suggests expansion of the name is required, as other infections have caused a clinically similar presentation. This review provides a concise update on current understanding of M. pneumoniae-induced rash and mucositis and other reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruptions.
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- M L Ramien
- Division of Community Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary Cummings School of Medicine, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary Cummings School of Medicine, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Salem I, Kimak M, Conic R, Bragazzi NL, Watad A, Adawi M, Bridgewood C, Pacifico A, Santus P, Rizzi M, Petrou S, Colombo D, Fiore M, Pigatto PDM, Damiani G. Neutrophilic Dermatoses and Their Implication in Pathophysiology of Asthma and Other Respiratory Comorbidities: A Narrative Review. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:7315274. [PMID: 31281845 PMCID: PMC6590566 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7315274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Neutrophilic dermatoses (ND) are a polymorphous group of noncontagious dermatological disorders that share the common histological feature of a sterile cutaneous infiltration of mature neutrophils. Clinical manifestations can vary from nodules, pustules, and bulla to erosions and ulcerations. The etiopathogenesis of neutrophilic dermatoses has continuously evolved. Accumulating genetic, clinical, and histological evidence point to NDs being classified in the spectrum of autoinflammatory conditions. However, unlike the monogenic autoinflammatory syndromes where a clear multiple change in the inflammasome structure/function is demonstrated, NDs display several proinflammatory abnormalities, mainly driven by IL-1, IL-17, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a). Additionally, because of the frequent association with extracutaneous manifestations where neutrophils seem to play a crucial role, it was plausible also to consider NDs as a cutaneous presentation of a systemic neutrophilic condition. Neutrophilic dermatoses are more frequently recognized in association with respiratory disorders than by chance alone. The combination of the two, particularly in the context of their overlapping immune responses mediated primarily by neutrophils, raises the likelihood of a common neutrophilic systemic disease or an aberrant innate immunity disorder. Associated respiratory conditions can serve as a trigger or may develop or be exacerbated secondary to the uncontrolled skin disorder. Physicians should be aware of the possible pulmonary comorbidities and apply this knowledge in the three steps of patients' management, work-up, diagnosis, and treatment. In this review, we attempt to unravel the pathophysiological mechanisms of this association and also present some evidence for the role of targeted therapy in the treatment of both conditions.
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- Iman Salem
- Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), School of Public Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Medicine “B”, Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- Section of Musculoskeletal Disease, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, NIHR Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Padeh and Ziv Hospitals, Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Section of Musculoskeletal Disease, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, NIHR Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences L. Sacco, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Respiratory Unit, Center for Sleep and Respiratory Disorders, “Luigi Sacco” University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Respiratory Unit, Center for Sleep and Respiratory Disorders, “Luigi Sacco” University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Clinical Dermatology, IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopaedic Institute, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
- Clinical Dermatology, IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopaedic Institute, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Young Dermatologists Italian Network, Centro Studi GISED, Bergamo, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisiopatologia Medico-Chirurgica e dei Trapianti, Università degli Studi di Milano, Unità Operativa di Dermatologia, IRCCS Fondazione Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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