Common variable immunodeficiency
Common variable immunodeficiency, abbreviated CVID, is a group of genetic disorders characterized by deficient antibody production.
General
Features:[1]
- Recurrent sinus and pulmonary infections.
- Inflammatory bowel disease-like disease.
Microscopic
Features:
- Plasma cells absent (or reduced) - key feature.[1]
Notes:
- This is a favourite topic of R. Riddell.