Review Article

Pediatric Selective IgM Immunodeficiency

Table 4

Frequencies of comorbid diseases in patients with SIgMID. ( = not applicable).

Disease state Previously reported pediatric cases + 2 new cases percent Previously reported adults cases [8] percent

Allergic rhinitis9.812.6
Idiopathic angioedema02.6
Idiopathic anaphylaxis02.1
Asthma18.724
Autoimmune disease*3.912
Bronchiectasis02.6
Failure to Thrive9.8 N/A
Gastrointestinal disease**15.712
Malignancy02.6
Meningitis7.80.5
Nasal polyps00.5
Other infections***9.81.6
Recurrent respiratory infections74.532.5
Skin disease11.84.7
Thyroid disease00.5
Vasomotor rhinitis3.937
Fatalities7.80
Asymptomatic3.93.1

thyroiditis, autoimmune anemia, autoimmune glomerulonephritis, rheumatoid arthritis, SLE.**Includes celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhea syndromes.***Nonrespiratory/nonmeningitis/nonskin.