Plasmapheresis in a Patient With "Refractory" Urticarial Vasculitis.
10.4168/aair.2012.4.4.245
- Author:
Ozgur KARTAL
1
;
Mustafa GULEC
;
Zafer CALISKANER
;
Oral NEVRUZ
;
Turker CETIN
;
Osman SENER
Author Information
1. Division of Immunology and Allergic Diseases, Gulhane Military Medical Academy and Medical School, Ankara, Turkey. drozkartal@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Plasmapheresis;
treatment;
urticarial vasculitis
- MeSH:
Antigen-Antibody Complex;
Humans;
Plasmapheresis;
Vasculitis
- From:Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research
2012;4(4):245-247
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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.
