Abstract
Abstract Hyper IgE syndrome (HIES1) is a rare, autosomal dominant, primary immunodeficiency characterized by eczema, recurrent staphylococcal skin infections, pneumonia, increased serum IgE and eosinophilia. It is caused by a heterozygous mutation in the STAT3 gene on chromosome 17q21 with variable expressivity. Nonimmunological findings including characteristic facies, hyperextensibility, long-bone fractures, aneurysms, craniosynostosis and dental abnormalities. We present the case of an 11-year-old girl referred to dermatology with an acneiform facial rash. Examination was consistent with papulo-pustular scarring acne of the face and back. Her history was also significant for recurrent MSSA bacterial lymphadenitis requiring incision and drainage over the proceeding 3 years. Her past medical history was significant for the development of moderate-severity infantile acne at 2 weeks of age, mild childhood eczema, recurrent childhood otitis media Staphylococcus infections resulting in grommet insertion, primary tooth retention requiring extraction and a fractured wrist at age 9 years. Because of the burden of infection the patient was referred to immunology in Crumlin. Investigations revealed mild neutropenia, marginally elevated IgA and IgM, normal eosinophils, marginally elevated IgE, normal lymphocyte subsets, intact complement pathways and normal oxidative burst test. Next-generation sequencing was significant for STAT3 gene mutation consistent with HIES. As there is no family history this likely represents a de novo mutation. The patient is currently on prophylactic azithromycin and low-dose isotretinoin with good effect. This case represents a patient with both immunological and nonimmunological features of HIES1, marginally elevated IgE, absence of eosinophils and negative family history.
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