The Serum Immunoglobulin E Level: Is There a Relationship With the Clinical Course of the Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome?

ABSTRACT: Background: Gianotti Crosti syndrome (GCS) is a self-healing condition with a spontaneous resolution in 2-6 weeks but, even if rarely, recurrent episodes have been reported. Objective: The aim of this observational study is to investigate serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE) level in children with GCS, evaluating if there is a relationship between IgE level and clinical course of the disease. Methods: Children with GCS diagnosed at a tertiary care children's university hospital between June 2018 and November 2019 were prospectively enrolled. Demographic, clinical and hematochemical data of children investigated were collected. In particular, IgE level were investigated at symptoms onset and, if available, at the following blood tests. Patients were divided in 2 groups on the b

SUBMITTER: Bassi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7947791 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature