Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome
Evidence: T Cell
Names
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome
ALPS
Canale-Smith syndrome
Description
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome is a genetic disease that causes overproduction of lymphocytes, leading to enlargement of lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), the liver (hepatomegaly), and the spleen (splenomegaly).
Patient Groups
None
Bloggers
None
Prevalence
US Cases: Under 200 estimated (less than 500 worldwide) [Shah 2014]
Typical Age of onset
No specific age
Symptoms
Enlargement of lymph nodes
Enlargement of spleen
Enlargement of liver