- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
Osteomyelitis, hepatic abscess, and lymphadenitis may be signs of chronic granulomatous disease.1
Autoimmune disorders are common in CGD. Some autoimmune diseases reported in individuals with CGD include juvenile idiopathic arthritis, autoimmune pulmonary disease, and myasthenia gravis.1
Osteomyelitis in a patient aged 4 years with CGD who presented with a limp.3
8-year-old patient with CGD presenting with pulmonary infection, fever, and respiratory distress.3
Infections and granulomatous lesions are usually the first manifestations of CGD, with the skin being among the most frequently impacted sites.1
Granulomatous plaque of cutaneous aspergillosis located on the left foot in a patient aged 13 years with CGD.2
Vesicular lesions present in an 8-year-old boy with X-linked CGD. The vesicles measured 2 mm to 3 mm and were located predominantly on the neck and torso.2
Gastrointestinal symptoms indicative of CGD may include pyloric edema, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and perirectal granulomas.1
Gastric outlet obstruction in a symptomatic boy aged 9 years with CGD.3
2-month-old CGD patient presenting with intra-abdominal infection, fever, and protuberant abdomen.3