Agammaglobulinemia and arthritis - diagnostic problems

摘要

Recurrent respiratory system infections, otitis, sinusitis and meningitis are among typical symptoms of agammaglobulinemia. Relatively common complaints of these patients include also joint pains. Arthritis in the course of agammaglobulinemia can occur as septic, aseptic arthritis or as coexisting juvenile chronic arthritis. This paper presents diagnostic problems in a 18-year old boy with agammaglobulinemia and arthritis.