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Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome

Research Notes on Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome


Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) is an immune system disorder that is inherited. LAPS causes large amounts of white blood cells to gather in the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen which can cause these organs to become enlarged. Excessive nose bleeds and anemia can occur due to the enlargement of those organs.1

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  • ALPS develops early in childhood.1
  • Some of the possible symptoms can be an enlarged spleen, enlarged liver, skin rashes, or enlarged lymph nodes.1
  • Severe problems with ALPS may require removal of the spleen.1

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) Overview

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  • Contributor: Misty Staker
  • Reviewer: Tara
  • Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
  • Redirects:Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative syndrome, Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome, ALPS, Alps, Symptoms of Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome, Symptoms of ALPS, Symptoms of alps, Symptoms of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome
  • Last update: Oct. 13, 2008

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