Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome

A rare, inherited disorder characterized by non-malignant lymphoproliferation, multilineage cytopenias, and a lifelong increased risk of Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Jaundice

Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentration in the bloodstream.


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PMID (PMCID)
17638424
MALE Infant, Newborn
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS): a case with congenital onset.
Kahwash SB, Fung B, Savelli S, Bleesing JJ, Qualman SJ.
Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2007;10(4):315-9.
We describe a case of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS), which is very unusual with regard to a clinical onset soon after birth, and a clinical picture dominated by splenomegaly, jaundice, and consumptive peripheral blood cytopenias, with minimal lymphadenopathy.