Coronary abnormalities in hyper-IgE recurrent infection syndrome: depiction at coronary MDCT angiography

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2009 Dec;193(6):W478-81. doi: 10.2214/AJR.09.2623.

Abstract

Objective: Hyper-IgE recurrent infection syndrome (HIES or Job's syndrome) is a rare disorder affecting the immune system and connective tissues. The purpose of this study is to describe the coronary abnormalities in genetically confirmed HIES patients as depicted by coronary MDCT angiography (MDCTA).

Conclusion: Coronary MDCTA has provided an opportunity for noninvasive evaluation of the coronary arteries in patients with HIES. These coronary abnormalities vary from tortuosity to ectatic dilation and focal aneurysms of the coronary arteries. Such an evaluation has potential value in identifying new aspects of this disease and thereby providing better understanding of the pathophysiology of the disorder.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media
  • Coronary Angiography / methods*
  • Coronary Disease / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Immunoglobulin E / blood
  • Iopamidol
  • Job Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
  • Recurrence
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Immunoglobulin E
  • Iopamidol