Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome

Synonyms

Deficiency Syndrome, Leukocyte Adhesion

Deficiency Syndrome, Leukocyte-Adhesion

Deficiency Syndromes, Leukocyte-Adhesion

Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome

Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency Syndromes

Syndrome, Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency

Syndromes, Leukocyte-Adhesion Deficiency

Rare, autosomal recessive disorder caused by deficiency of the beta 2 integrin receptors (RECEPTORS, LEUKOCYTE-ADHESION) comprising the CD11/CD18 family of glycoproteins. The syndrome is characterized by abnormal adhesion-dependent functions, especially defective tissue emigration of neutrophils, leading to recurrent infection.