WHIM syndrome
WHIM Syndrome
WHIM syndrome (pronounced /wɪm/), is a rare, autosomal dominant immunodeficiency disorder. The name "WHIM" is an acronym for the main clinical features of the syndrome: Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis.
Etymology
The term "WHIM" is an acronym derived from the initial letters of the main clinical features of the syndrome: Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis. The syndrome was first described in 1964 by Zuelzer and colleagues, but the term "WHIM syndrome" was not coined until 1990.
Pronunciation
WHIM syndrome is pronounced as /wɪm/ syndrome.
Related Terms
- Warts: Small, benign growths caused by a viral infection of the skin or mucous membrane. In WHIM syndrome, patients often have extensive warts, especially on the hands and feet.
- Hypogammaglobulinemia: A condition characterized by lower-than-normal levels of immunoglobulins, the proteins that function as antibodies. This leads to an increased susceptibility to infections.
- Infections: In WHIM syndrome, patients are more susceptible to bacterial and viral infections due to their compromised immune system.
- Myelokathexis: A condition characterized by the retention of neutrophils in the bone marrow, leading to neutropenia (low neutrophil count) in the blood. This is a unique feature of WHIM syndrome.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on WHIM syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - WHIM syndrome
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