[Schnitzler syndrome is a diagnostic challenge]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2015 Jul 20;177(30):V12140756.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Schnitzler syndrome (SS) is a rare autoinflammatory disorder characterized by a chronic urticarial rash and a monoclonal immunoglobulin M gammopathy, accompanied by recurrent fever, lymphadenopathy, arthralgia or arthritis, hepato- or splenomegaly and elevated levels of markers of systemic inflammation. Because patients often present to various specialists with different symptoms the syndrome is often undiagnosed, and it can take years before the correct diagnosis is made. Treatment with interleukin-1 receptor antagonists has a rapid effect on SS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antirheumatic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antirheumatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein / administration & dosage
  • Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Schnitzler Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Schnitzler Syndrome / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein