Functional Granulocyte Defect with Dermal Manifestations Reminding of Acne
Authors:
Daňková E. Havranová M. 1 1; S. Honzová 1; H. Wankatová 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Imunologické centrum, Praha 2Centrum komplexní diagnostiky a terapie, Praha
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Published in:
Čes-slov Derm, , 2001, No. 3, p. 135-137
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Overview
The authors present the case of a 39-year-old woman who was treated for 14 years at the dermatological department on account of acne. Immunological laboratory tests revealed serious impairment of granulocyte function. 74 % granulocytes were unable to react to stimulation by an oxidative response on examination on a flow cytometer. This disorder is typical for chronic granulomatous disease. After initiation of treatment with systemic antistaphylococcal antibiotics marked improvement of the dermal symptomatology was recorded.
Key words:
acne - chronic granulomatous disease - 39-year-old female patient
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Dermatology & STDs Paediatric dermatology & STDsArticle was published in
Czech-Slovak Dermatology
2001 Issue 3
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