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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Natural History of Pediatric Idiopathic Histaminergic Angioedema: A Retrospective Monocentric Study.

Vanessa Migliarino, Alessandro Zago, Camilla Martelossi, Egidio Barbi, Manuela Giangreco, Irene Berti, Laura Badina

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Vanessa MigliarinoAzienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, San Daniele, 33100 Udine, Italy.
Alessandro ZagoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34137 Trieste, Italy.
Camilla MartelossiDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities-DIMI, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy.
Egidio BarbiDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34137 Trieste, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6343-846X
Manuela GiangrecoInstitute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", 34137 Trieste, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4479-3087
Irene BertiInstitute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", 34137 Trieste, Italy.
Laura BadinaInstitute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", 34137 Trieste, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4050-0731

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Abstract

backgroundIdiopathic histaminergic angioedema (IH-AAE) is a pathological entity poorly described in the literature. It overlaps with some forms of chronic urticaria, especially in pediatrics.

objectiveThis study is a descriptive analysis of this form of angioedema's natural history and prognosis. The aim is to describe long-term data about the course of this clinical entity, including clinical presentation, recurrence, and response to therapy, emphasizing follow-up and outcome.

methodsWe performed a retrospective monocentric descriptive study at the Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatrics of the Institute for Maternal and Child Health of Trieste, Italy. We selected pediatric patients (0-18 years old) visiting the outpatient clinic from January 2010 to December 2020 who received a diagnosis of IH-AAE. We analyzed the disease recurrence, the remission rate, the time and frequency of recurrences, and the body sites involved.

resultsThe median follow-up was 57 months. Among the 36 individuals examined at follow-up, 9 (25%) still had episodes of angioedema, while 27 (75%) reported the absence of attacks. Disease remission was established in 24 patients (66.6%). The median remission time was 13 months (IQR: 7-28). When comparing AE recurrence at onset and follow-up, in all children, the number of episodes decreased (in 4/9 patients) or remained unchanged over time (in 5/9 patients). Moreover, within this group, AE recurrence was recorded as high, intermediate, and low, respectively, in one (11.1%), two (22.2%), and six patients (66.7%). The median number of monthly episodes was one (IQR: 0.2-3), and eight was the maximum value. The initial recurrence of AE attacks has no impact on the time and rate of remission (

conclusionsIH-AAE is a benign and self-limiting condition that can sometimes last several years. Over time, the number of episodes per month decreases or, at most, remains unchanged. No patients reported disease worsening. The frequency of attacks at onset does not correlate with the possibility of recovery or the remission time.

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allergyangioedemaidiopathic histaminergic acquired angioedemarecurrent angioedema

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PMCPMC12110337

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