2016
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-0575
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Management of Children With Hereditary Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency

Abstract: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a potentially life-threatening inherited disease characterized by attacks of skin swelling, severe abdominal pain, and upper airway swelling. Attacks typically begin in childhood, but the appropriate diagnosis is often missed. Attacks do not respond to epinephrine, antihistamines, or glucocorticoids. Recently, many effective drugs have been approved for treatment of adults with HAE, and the Medical Advisory Board of the HAE Patient's Association has developed and reported treatme… Show more

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“…It has been observed in 42%‐58% of cases and is often mistaken for urticaria. Misdiagnosis of prodromal erythema marginatum can lead to incorrect or insufficient treatment …”
Section: Management Of Hae‐1/2 In Childrenmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…It has been observed in 42%‐58% of cases and is often mistaken for urticaria. Misdiagnosis of prodromal erythema marginatum can lead to incorrect or insufficient treatment …”
Section: Management Of Hae‐1/2 In Childrenmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In 2017, icatibant was licensed for the use in children or adolescents in some countries. Clinical trials to investigate the efficacy and safety of rhC1‐INH and icatibant in children are ongoing …”
Section: Management Of Hae‐1/2 In Childrenmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Pediatric patients may often be treated with HAE-specific medications in an “off label” approach with limited controlled data to guide these decisions. 5 Data from uncontrolled trials support the use of C1INH concentrate (Cinryze) and tranexamic acid for prophylaxis, and icatibant for on demand treatment in children. Data from uncontrolled trials suggests the efficacy of danazol prophylaxis for children but use is not recommended given the numerous potentially serious adverse effects.…”
Section: Recent Developments In Hae Therapymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[50]. Berinert ® , at 20 U/kg, has less risk of containing an infectious agent, is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in children and is preferable when available [51][52][53].…”
Section: Us Consensus For the Management Of Children With C1-inh-haementioning
confidence: 99%