Plasmapheresis in a patient with "refractory" urticarial vasculitis
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Research, cilt.4, sa.4, ss.245-247, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 4 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2012
- Doi Numarası: 10.4168/aair.2012.4.4.245
- Dergi Adı: Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Research
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.245-247
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Plasmapheresis, treatment, urticarial vasculitis
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Immune complexes are found in the circulation of 30%-75% of patients with urticarial vasculitis and much evidence supports the role of these immune complexes in the pathogenesis of urticarial vasculitis. Plasmapheresis is effective for removing these immune complexes; however, there are few reports on the use of plasmapheresis in the treatment of urticarial vasculitis. We describe a case of "refractory" urticarial vasculitis in which the symptoms improved after plasmapheresis treatment. We suggest that plasmapheresis be considered as an option in patients with severe or treatment-resistant urticarial vasculitis. © The Korean Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology.