Angioedema y lupus eritematoso sistémico: ¿Una asociación inusual o poco sospechada?

Abstract

According to the World Allergy Organization, angioedema is characterized by a transient vascular reaction of subcutaneous tissues, or mucosal/submucosal tissues, with localized increase in vascular permeability that causes tissue inflammation. This condition can be hereditary or acquired. Angioedema is associated with up to 2% of systemic lupus erythematosus cases. A series of three cases of patients diagnosed with angioedema associated with lupus and a review of the available literature on the subject are described below.