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Ferriani, Mariana Paes Leme, Trevisan-Neto, Orlando, Costa, Julia S., Melo, Janaina M.L., Moreno, Adriana S., Dias, Marina M., Garibaldi, Pedro M.M., Pereira, Gabriel C., Chahud, Fernando, Traina, Fabiola, Arruda, L. Karla |
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International Archives of Allergy & Immunology; 2020, Vol. 181 Issue 12, p941-946, 6p |
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Background: Acquired angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency (AAE-C1-INH) is a very rare disease. In clinical practice, it may be difficult to differentiate AAE-C1-INH from hereditary angioedema due to C1-INH deficiency (HAE-C1-INH). In both conditions, patients are at an increased risk of death from asphyxiation due to upper airway obstruction. The association of AAE-C1-INH with lymphoproliferative and autoimmune diseases, and with presence of anti-C1-INH antibodies has been well documented, and treatment of the underlying condition may result in complete remission of angioedema. Objectives: To discuss the clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes of AAE-C1-INH in the context of the care of 2 patients with recurrent isolated angioedema. Methods: Two patients were followed up prospectively at our clinic. Measurements of C3, C4, C1-INH, and C1q levels were carried out by nephelometry, and the functional activity of C1-INH was determined by a chromogenic assay. Hematological investigation included morphological and immunophenotyping analysis of peripheral blood, bone marrow, and spleen histopathology. Sequencing of the 8 exons and adjacent intronic regions of the SERPING1 gene was performed using the Sanger method. Results: Two patients were diagnosed with AAE-C1-INH associated with splenic marginal zone lymphoma during follow-up. Conclusions: Close follow-up, including detailed clinical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, of our patients with AAE-C1-INH was essential for the early diagnosis and successful treatment of the lymphoproliferative disease, leading to the resolution of the angioedema attacks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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