The Importance of Considering Common Variable Immunodeficiency in Patients With Chronic Diarrhea.

Chronic diarrhea poses a diagnostic challenge due to its diverse etiology, encompassing various gastrointestinal disorders. This case report emphasizes the clinical significance of considering common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) as a potential underlying cause in a patient presenting with chronic diarrhea. In this case study, we describe a 36-year-old female with a 9-year history of chronic diarrhea, recurrent sinopulmonary infections, and weight loss for 3 years, where previous evaluations failed to yield a diagnosis. This case underscores the diagnostic hurdles faced by healthcare professionals, often causing a delay in identifying fewer common conditions like immunodeficiency syndromes. Early recognition of CVID is crucial, enabling timely intervention with immunoglobulin replacement therapy, markedly enhancing patients' quality of life and averting complications. This report highlights the necessity for a comprehensive evaluation of non-responsive chronic diarrhea cases and raises awareness about CVID as an essential consideration, facilitating precise diagnoses and tailored treatments.