Abstract:Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an inherited defect of leukocyte phagocytic function leading to recurrent infections. Autoimmune manifestations are reported in up to 6% of patients with CGD. We report a case of CGD presenting with arthritis as the first manifestation of disease. A 12-year-old Pakistani male of consanguineous parents presented with migratory arthritis and painless oral ulcerations of 6 months duration that were minimally responsive to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory treatment. Initial ass… Show more
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