Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome Case Report

Wiskott Aldrich syndrome is characterized by abnormal immune system function immune deficiency , eczema an inflammatory skin disorder characterized by abnormal patches of red, irritated skin , and a reduced ability to form blood clots. This condition primarily affects males. Individuals with Wiskott Aldrich syndrome have micro thrombocytopenia, which is a decrease in the number and size of blood cells involved in clotting platelets . This platelet abnormality, which is typically present from birth, can lead to easy bruising, bloody diarrhoea, or episodes prolonged bleeding following nose bleeds or minor trauma. A 9 month old boy baby presented with the report of a small red rash consisting of “dots” under the skin these are called petechiae, frequent and easy bleeding that can occur in bowel movements. Mary Minolin. T | Praveen Raj M "Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: Case Report" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-1 , February 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52834.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/52834/wiskottaldrich-syndrome-case-report/mary-minolin-t