Haemophilus influenzae pneumonia and immunodeficiency in association with thymomaâA presentation of Good's Syndrome

Introduction: Good's Syndrome is a rare cause of immunodeficiency associated with thymoma. Patients with this syndrome are prone to infections with encapsulated microorganisms. The diagnosis may be delayed for a considerable time period even after the thymectomy. Case presentation: We describe...

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Main Authors: A. Fahim, M. Abuzakouk, S.P. Hart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-11-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0873215911000663