Selective immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency is one of many congenital immunodeficiencies. It is associated with several medical condition. It has been shown to be associated with some types of malignancies, some autoimmune disorders, and even with some infections. Here we report a young male with selective IgA deficiency who also tested positive for <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> and strongyloidiasis at the time when he was diagnosed with stomach adenocarcinoma. The presence of IgA deficiency with multiple etiological possibilities such as infections and cancer makes this case unusual.
Thyroid cancer is the most frequent endocrine neoplasm in the general population. Common risk factors include gender, radiation exposure, and genetic backgrounds. The association of papillary thyroid cancer and celiac disease has frequently been reported in the literature; however, the association of papillary thyroid cancer and thalassemia trait is rare. Likewise, the association of thalassemia major and celiac disease is also rare. We hereby report a unique case of papillary thyroid cancer in a patient with celiac disease and thalassemia trait.
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