Abstract:
:Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis syndrome (HUVS) is an uncommon immune complex-mediated entity characterized by urticaria with persistent acquired hypocomplementemia. First described in 1973, HUVS is associated with several systemic findings including leukocytoclastic vasculitis, severe angioedema, laryngeal edema, pulmonary involvement, arthritis, arthralgia, glomerulonephritis, and uveitis. These manifestations should be present for at least 6 months. Laboratory findings include low complement levels of classical pathway, namely C1q, C2, C3, and C4. The disease marker is the serum presence of anti-C1q antibodies. Treatment, based on disease severity, involves corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive agents that have demonstrated some success. Patients may have significant morbidity and mortality, most commonly caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute laryngeal edema.
journal_name
Curr Rheumatol Repjournal_title
Current rheumatology reportsauthors
Jara LJ,Navarro C,Medina G,Vera-Lastra O,Saavedra MAdoi
10.1007/s11926-009-0060-ysubject
Has Abstractpub_date
2009-12-01 00:00:00pages
410-5issue
6eissn
1523-3774issn
1534-6307journal_volume
11pub_type
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