The patient was tested for total immunoglobulins, immunoglobulins specific for toxoplasma, Epstein bar and cytomegalovirus, surface antigen of Hepatitis B, VDRL, total cholesterol and triglycerides. An echocardiogram and upper digestive endoscopy with biopsies were performed to determine if there was a candy floss image or dilatation of the lymphatic vessels IL. The child's sweat was tested for electrolytes as part of differential diagnosis to discard other possibilities including cystic fibrosis, abetalipoproteinemia, secondary infection and heart disease.
Se solicitan inmunoglobulinas totales, inmunoglobulinas específicas para toxoplasma, Epstein Bar y citomegalovirus, antígeno de superficie de hepatitis B, VDRL, colesterol total, triglicéridos, ecocardiograma y endoscopia digestiva alta con biopsias para determinar si hay imagen en copos de algodón y dilatación de los vasos linfáticos LI, así como electrolitos en sudor, con el fin de descartar como diagnósticos diferenciales: fibrosis quística, abetalipoproteinemia, infección o cardiopatía secundaria.