Patterns of immunodeficiency in a tertiary care hospital : the experience at king faisal specialist hospital from 1981-1988

Abstract EN

-Primary immunodeficiency disorders are rather common in the Kingdom.

One hundred and eight cases in patients and their close relatives have been diagnosed at KFSH & RC between 1981-1988.

It is believed that this number represents bul a fraction of the total cases, most of whom die undiagnosed.

Consanguinity may be a major factor in the high incidence of primary immunodeficiency.

A high index of suspicion by physicians should result in early diagnosis and referral to a center where advanced methods for diagnosis and treatment in the Kingdom are available.