Abstract
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare X-linked primary immunodeficiency disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, eczema, and recurrent infections. It is caused by mutations of the WAS gene. It is also associated with autoimmunity and increased predisposition to develop malignancies. Here we report a case of acute myeloid leukemia in a 3yr old child with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.
Keywords: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS), thrombocytopenia, leukaemia.
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Corresponding Author
Poonam Agrawa
Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics, MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, Odisha
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i8.142
