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What is the definition of Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome?
A rare autosomal recessive primary immunodeficiency characterized by severe reduction in the cell surface expression of HLA class I molecules, typically resulting in childhood-onset of chronic bacterial infections of the respiratory tract evolving to widespread bronchiectasis and respiratory insufficiency. Sterile necrotizing granulomatous skin lesions mainly involving the extremities and the mid-face may be observed in some patients. Severe viral infections do not occur as part of the condition. Atypical variants without respiratory or cutaneous manifestations, as well as asymptomatic individuals have been reported.
What are the alternative names for Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome?
  • Bare lymphocyte syndrome
  • BLS type 1
  • HLA class 1 deficiency
Who are the top Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome Local Doctors?
Advanced in Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome
Dr. Jason C. Fisher
Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery | Pediatrics
Advanced in Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome
Dr. Jason C. Fisher
Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery | Pediatrics
530 1st Ave, Division Of Pediatric Surgery, Suite 10w, 
New York, NY 
212-263-7391
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jason Fisher is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome, Antigen-Peptide-Transporter 2 Deficiency, Imperforate Anus, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy.

Distinguished in Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome
Mirjam J. Van Der Burg-Van Der Borght
Distinguished in Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome
Mirjam J. Van Der Burg-Van Der Borght

Erasmus MC

Rotterdam, ZH, NL 

Mirjam Van Der Burg-Van Der Borght practices in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Van Der Burg-Van Der Borght is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Thymectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome
Dr. Mary Eapen
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Advanced in Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome
Dr. Mary Eapen
Pediatric Hematology Oncology

The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Room 4041 Mfrc, 
Milwaukee, WI 
414-805-3666
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mary Eapen is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Eapen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center