Malakoplakia and primary immunodeficiency.

Archer, Sydney R; Abramowsky, Carlos R; Kobrynski, Lisa; Simoneaux, Stephen; Vogler, Larry B; Ricketts, Richard R; Parker, Cecily; Elawahbdeh, Nancy et al. · J Pediatr · 2014

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Malakoplakia, a rare granulomatous disease caused by impaired macrophage response, has been reported only rarely in children. We report 3 unique cases, with lesions occurring in unusual locations in children with primary immune deficiencies.

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