| Hypergammaglobulinemic purpura of Waldenström. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21049762 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hypergammaglobulinemic purpura of Waldenström is a rare syndrome that includes recurrent episodic purpura occurring mainly on the lower extremities and dorsum of the feet. The hallmark of this condition is polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia primarily composed of IgG. Although the condition generally is benign, it may herald an underlying connective tissue disease or hematologic malignancy. We report a case of a 47-year-old woman with episodic purpura of 3 years' duration associated with Raynaud phenomenon. |
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Authors:
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Amylynne Frankel; Adam Ingraffea; Maureen Massé; Hua Zhou |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cutis; cutaneous medicine for the practitioner Volume: 86 ISSN: 0011-4162 ISO Abbreviation: Cutis Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-05 Completed Date: 2010-11-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0006440 Medline TA: Cutis Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 23-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Immunoglobulin G / blood* Middle Aged Purpura, Hyperglobulinemic / diagnosis, etiology, immunology* Raynaud Disease / complications* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Immunoglobulin G |
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