Living with Dianzani autoimmune lymphoproliferative disease
A very rare immune condition with autoimmunity and swollen lymph nodes or spleen.
Understanding Dianzani autoimmune lymphoproliferative disease
Autoimmunity means the immune system attacks the body's own tissue. GARD lists onset any time in life.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list a symptom list. Based on its summary, features include:
- Autoimmunity (the immune system attacking the body)
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Enlarged spleen
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include allergy and immune system specialists, cancer specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Immune Deficiency Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Allergy and immune system specialists (allergists / immunologists); Cancer specialists (oncologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Immune Deficiency Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Immune Deficiency Foundation
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says changes in genes cause this condition. It doesn't list a specific gene or inheritance pattern.
Also known as: autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome without fas mutations; dald; dald - dianzani autoimmune lymphoproliferative disease; dianzani autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome; dianzani form of autoimmune lymphoproliferative disease
Patient organizations
- Immune Deficiency FoundationPrimary immunodeficiency · United States
Broader rare-disease groups
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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