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ArticleAllergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology2010

Pediatric hereditary angioedema due to C1-inhibitor deficiency.

Henriette Farkas

2 registry-linked trialsOpen access · goldAbstract read
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Article in Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 34 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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34citing papers in PubMed, 4 pooled it
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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT02820441 phase4terminatednot on this mapstarted 2016, after this paper: background citation

Adaptative Servoventilation Compliance in Left Ventricular Dysfunction Patients With Central Sleep Apnea: Benefit of One Month Hypnotic (Zopiclone) Versus Placebo

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity Hospital, GrenobleRan2016 to 2018Enrolled2ConditionsSleep Apnea, Central, Ventricular DysfunctionArmsZopiclone, Placebo
NCT02854397 terminatednot on this mapstarted 2016, after this paper: background citation

Determination of Specific Biomarkers of Acute Attack of Angioedema Within Pediatric Population

TypeobservationalSponsorUniversity Hospital, GrenobleRan2016 to 2020Enrolled31ConditionsHereditary Angioedema, Healthy VolunteersArmsblood sample
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

34 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 120 citations in OpenAlex.

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  6. Recombinant human C1 esterase inhibitor treatment for hereditary angioedema attacks in children.Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · 2019
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  8. The International/Canadian hereditary angioedema guideline.Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2026
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  14. Genetic Variants Leading to Urticaria and Angioedema and Associated Biomarkers.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice · 2023
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author at 1 institution in 1 country.

Henriette Farkas3rd Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, H-1125 Budapest, Kútvölgyi út 4, Hungary. farkash@kut.sote.hu.
Semmelweis University · HU

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) resulting from the deficiency of the C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) is a rare, life-threatening disorder. It is characterized by attacks of angioedema involving the skin and/or the mucosa of the upper airways, as well as the intestinal mucosa. In approximately 50 per cent of cases, clinical manifestations may appear during childhood. The complex management of HAE in pediatric patients is in many respects different from the management of adults. Establishing the diagnosis early, preferably before the onset of clinical symptoms, is essential in cases with a positive family history. Complement studies usually afford accurate diagnosis, whereas molecular genetics tests may prove helpful in uncertain cases. Appropriate therapy, supported by counselling, suitable modification of lifestyle, and avoidance of triggering factors (which primarily include mechanical trauma, mental stress and airway infections in children) may spare the patient unnecessary surgery and may prevent mortality. Prompt control of edematous attacks, short-term prophylaxis and intermittent therapy are recommended as the primary means for the management of pediatric cases. Medicinal products currently used for the treatment of children with hereditary angioedema include antifibrinolytics, attenuated androgens, and C1-INH replacement therapy. Current guidelines favour antifibrinolytics for long-term prophylaxis because of their favorable safety profile but efficacy may be lacking. Attenuated androgens administered in the lowest effective dose are another option. C1-INH replacement therapy is also an effective and safe agent for children. Regular monitoring and follow-up of patients are necessary.

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