Clinical profile of leukocyte adhesion deficiency type I

Indian Pediatr. 2012 Jan;49(1):43-5. doi: 10.1007/s13312-012-0005-9. Epub 2011 May 30.

Abstract

Leukocyte adhesion deficiency type I (LAD-I) is a rare, inherited immunodeficiency with defect in the recruitment of leukocyte to the site of inflammation. Patients with severe LAD-I have absent or markedly reduced expression of CD18 and CD11. Here we report clinical profile of 7 cases of LAD-I diagnosed at our center over a period of 3 years. Recurrent skin and mucous membrane infections were the major presenting manifestations. All children had a history of delayed cord separation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Cell Count
  • CD11 Antigens / analysis*
  • CD18 Antigens / analysis*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome* / blood
  • Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome* / immunology
  • Leukocytes / immunology*
  • Male

Substances

  • CD11 Antigens
  • CD18 Antigens

Supplementary concepts

  • Leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1