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Cold-Induced Urticaria in a Paediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review

Madalena Von Hafe1, Afonso Caires2, Leonor Carneiro-Leão2

  • 1Pediatrics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, PRT.

Cureus
|February 16, 2024
PubMed

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Acquired cold-induced urticaria, a rare condition, presents varied symptoms in children, often leading to underdiagnosis. Early recognition and management are vital due to potential anaphylaxis risks.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Dermatology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Acquired cold-induced urticaria (ACIU) is a rare physical urticaria subtype.
  • It is particularly underdiagnosed in pediatric populations due to diverse clinical manifestations and low prevalence.

Observation:

  • A case of ACIU in a previously healthy nine-year-old boy is presented.
  • The study reviews existing literature on ACIU, highlighting varied presentations.

Findings:

  • ACIU diagnosis requires careful clinical evaluation and specific diagnostic tests.
  • Effective disease management strategies are crucial for patient outcomes.

Implications:

  • Increased clinician awareness of ACIU's varied presentations is necessary.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management can mitigate the risk of severe reactions like anaphylaxis.
  • This review provides a guide for diagnosing and managing pediatric ACIU.

Keywords:
anaphylaxiscold-urticariapaediatric allergyphysical urticariatemptest

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