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Hyper-IgE syndrome (Job’s syndrome)

Rare immune disorder with abnormal connective tissues manifested by dermatitis, recurrent skin abscesses, pneumonia, eczema, hyperextensibility, marked elevation of IgE levels, scoliosis, pathologic fractures, retained primary dentition, pneumatoceles, coronary artery aneurysms, brain lesions and Chiari’s malformations.

Caused by mutations in STAT3.