Abstract
Autosomal recessive hyper-IgE syndrome (AR-HIES) is a rare primary immunodeficiency disorder characterized by high serum IgE levels, recurrent viral skin infections, severe allergies, and early-onset malignancies, associated with mutations in the gene encoding the dedicator of cytokinesis 8 protein (DOCK8). We report a rare case of AR-HIES with DOCK8 deficiency in a young Japanese male with a past medical history of chronic atopic dermatitis, severe food allergies, and severe herpes simplex virus infection. Treatment was successfully based on infection management, skincare, and dietary elimination. In addition, anti-IgE therapy with omalizumab was the target treatment for this syndrome.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 222-226 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2022 |
Bibliographical note
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- AR-HIES
- DOCK8 deficiency
- immunodeficiency disorder
- omalizumab
- recurrent viral infection