Hyper IgE SyndromeWhat is Hyper IgE Syndrome?Hyper IgE Syndrome (HEIS) is a rare primary immunodeficiency disease. |
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Hyper IgE Syndrome SymptomsSome of the most common symptoms of HIES include:
Hyper IgE Syndrome DiagnosisHIES is best diagnosed by a combination of clinical findings and blood tests. Sometimes CTs and MRIs need to be done as well.
In almost every patient we would expect to see an elevated level of serum IgE. However, as it is possible to see the same IgE levels in patients suffering with severe eczema. We combine these findings with other tests like genetic testing which can identify gene mutations, which can confirm the diagnosis. Hyper IgE Syndrome TreatmentTreatment of hyper-IgE syndrome will vary according to the presenting symptoms.
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