ICD-11 definition : Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare hereditary immune deficiency with recessive inheritance
linked to the X chromosome (Xp11.22-p11.23), characterized by the association of thrombocytopenia
with small-sized platelets, eczema and repeated infections. The deficiency occurs
early in childhood, during the first decade and usually before the age of 3 years.;
ICD-11 synonym : Aldrich syndrome; Eczema-thrombocytopaenia-immunodeficiency syndrome; Immunodeficiency with thrombocytopenia and eczema;
ICD-11 inclusion : Immunodeficiency with thrombocytopenia and eczema;
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare hereditary immune deficiency with recessive inheritance
linked to the X chromosome (Xp11.22-p11.23), characterized by the association of thrombocytopenia
with small-sized platelets, eczema and repeated infections. The deficiency occurs
early in childhood, during the first decade and usually before the age of 3 years.