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Finsterer J. Recurrent Mononeuropathy, Stroke and Deafness in a Teenage Boy: Correspondence. Indian J Pediatr 2024:10.1007/s12098-024-05146-6. [PMID: 38698254 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-024-05146-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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- Josef Finsterer
- Neurology & Neurophysiology Center, Postfach 20, Vienna, 1180, Austria.
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Silva GD, Mahler JV, da Silva Junior SRP, Mendonça LO, de Sá Barreto Lima PLG, Nóbrega PR, Kok F, Freua F. Identifying high-risk neurological phenotypes in adult-onset classic monogenic autoinflammatory diseases: when should neurologists consider testing? BMC Neurol 2024; 24:130. [PMID: 38632524 PMCID: PMC11022464 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-024-03621-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Monogenic autoinflammatory disorders result in a diverse range of neurological symptoms in adults, often leading to diagnostic delays. Despite the significance of early detection for effective treatment, the neurological manifestations of these disorders remain inadequately recognized. METHODS We conducted a systematic review searching Pubmed, Embase and Scopus for case reports and case series related to neurological manifestations in adult-onset monogenic autoinflammatory diseases. Selection criteria focused on the four most relevant adult-onset autoinflammatory diseases-deficiency of deaminase 2 (DADA2), tumor necrosis factor receptor associated periodic fever syndrome (TRAPS), cryopyrin associated periodic fever syndrome (CAPS), and familial mediterranean fever (FMF). We extracted clinical, laboratory and radiological features to propose the most common neurological phenotypes. RESULTS From 276 records, 28 articles were included. The median patient age was 38, with neurological symptoms appearing after a median disease duration of 5 years. Headaches, cranial nerve dysfunction, seizures, and focal neurological deficits were prevalent. Predominant phenotypes included stroke for DADA2 patients, demyelinating lesions and meningitis for FMF, and meningitis for CAPS. TRAPS had insufficient data for adequate phenotype characterization. CONCLUSION Neurologists should be proactive in diagnosing monogenic autoinflammatory diseases in young adults showcasing clinical and laboratory indications of inflammation, especially when symptoms align with recurrent or chronic meningitis, small vessel disease strokes, and demyelinating lesions.
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- Guilherme Diogo Silva
- Neuroimmunology Group, Division of Neurology, Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Neurology, Walter Cantídio University Hospital, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil.
- Centro Universitário Christus, Fortaleza, Brazil.
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- Neurogenetics Group, Division of Neurology, Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Neurogenetics Group, Division of Neurology, Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Garbrecht JL, Powell ZR, McClard CK, Noori J. Frosted branch angiitis in a patient with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a case report. BMC Ophthalmol 2024; 24:106. [PMID: 38443873 PMCID: PMC10916308 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-024-03373-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Frosted branch angiitis is a retinal vascular condition that is associated with a viral infection or autoimmune disorders like Crohn's disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Behcet's disease. Frosted branch angiitis presents with vascular inflammation, retinal edema, and severe retinal vascular sheathing. We present a case of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, an autoinflammatory disease, presenting with frosted branch angiitis. REPORT OF CASE A 14-year-old female with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and a history of bilateral anterior uveitis developed acute unilateral vision loss and was found to have frosted branch angiitis complicated by branch retinal vein occlusion. She underwent an extensive serology workup and aqueous viral PCR to rule out other possible autoimmune and viral etiologies for forested branch angiitis. She received systemic and intravitreal antiviral treatment due to positive CMV IgM initially. However, the clinical picture improved following the use of a higher dose of oral steroids and the switch of the immunosuppressive agent to a TNF-a inhibitor. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this would be the first case in the literature demonstrating a systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis patient presenting with frosted branch angiitis. Infectious causes still must be ruled out, especially CMV, as it is the most common cause of secondary frosted branch angiitis.
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- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 608 Stanton L Young Blvd, 73104, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 608 Stanton L Young Blvd, 73104, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
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Lee K, Jung S, Chin HS. Frosted Branch Angiitis; Case Series and Literature Review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2024; 32:31-39. [PMID: 36441990 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2148112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Frosted branch angiitis (FBA) is a rare form of retinal vasculitis. Four case series and an extensive literature review of 236 cases were conducted to clarify the characteristics of this rare condition. METHODS Case series and literature review. RESULTS An analysis of the reported cases revealed that a majority (54.6%) developed FBA in the presence of an underlying disease, with recurrence and complications requiring surgical intervention being rare. The frequency of bilateral occurrence (55.0%) and prevalence in female patients (45.0%) were noted to be lower than previously reported. CONCLUSION In general, idiopathic FBAs are more likely to be bilateral and diagnosed at a younger age than secondary FBAs. In idiopathic FBA, fundus involvement is more generalized, exudates tend to be more translucent, and extensive retinal hemorrhage tends to be less frequent. However, there were no differential characteristic fundus features that clearly distinguished idiopathic FBA from secondary FBA.
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- Kanghoon Lee
- Department of Ophthalmology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Dzhus M, Ehlers L, Wouters M, Jansen K, Schrijvers R, De Somer L, Vanderschueren S, Baggio M, Moens L, Verhaaren B, Lories R, Bucciol G, Meyts I. A Narrative Review of the Neurological Manifestations of Human Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. J Clin Immunol 2023; 43:1916-1926. [PMID: 37548813 PMCID: PMC10661818 DOI: 10.1007/s10875-023-01555-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Deficiency of human adenosine deaminase type 2 (DADA2) is a complex systemic autoinflammatory disorder characterized by vasculopathy, immune dysregulation, and hematologic abnormalities. The most notable neurological manifestations of DADA2 are strokes that can manifest with various neurological symptoms and are potentially fatal. However, neurological presentations can be diverse. We here present a review of the neurological manifestations of DADA2 to increase clinical awareness of DADA2 as the underlying diagnosis. We reviewed all published cases of DADA2 from 1 January 2014 until 19 July 2022 found via PubMed. A total of 129 articles describing the clinical features of DADA2 were included in the analysis. Six hundred twenty-eight patients diagnosed with DADA2 were included in the review. 50.3% of patients had at least signs of one reported neurological event, which was the initial or sole manifestation in 5.7% and 0.6%, respectively. 77.5% of patients with neurological manifestations had at least signs of one cerebrovascular accident, with lacunar strokes being the most common and 35.9% of them having multiple stroke episodes. There is a remarkable predilection for the brain stem and deep gray matter, with 37.3% and 41.6% of ischemic strokes, respectively. Other neurological involvement included neuropathies, focal neurological deficits, ophthalmological findings, convulsions, and headaches. In summary, neurological manifestations affect a significant proportion of patients with DADA2, and the phenotype is broad. Neurological manifestations can be the first and single manifestation of DADA2. Therefore, stroke, encephalitis, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, mononeuropathy and polyneuropathy, and Behçet's disease-like presentations should prompt the neurologist to exclude DADA2, especially but not only in childhood.
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- Mariia Dzhus
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Inborn Errors of Immunity, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Inborn Errors of Immunity, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Inborn Errors of Immunity, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of General Internal Medicine-Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, University Hospitals Leuven and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Laboratory of Immunobiology, Rega Institute, European Reference Network for Rare Immunodeficiency, Autoinflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases, University Hospital Leuven and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, European Reference Network for Rare Immunodeficiency, Autoinflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, University Hospitals Leuven and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Inborn Errors of Immunity, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Inborn Errors of Immunity, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, Skeletal Biology and Engineering Research Centre, Division of Rheumatology, University Hospitals Leuven and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Inborn Errors of Immunity, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Inborn Errors of Immunity, Department of Pediatrics, European Reference Network for Rare Immunodeficiency, Autoinflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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Maccora I, Maniscalco V, Campani S, Carrera S, Abbati G, Marrani E, Mastrolia MV, Simonini G. A wide spectrum of phenotype of deficiency of deaminase 2 (DADA2): a systematic literature review. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:117. [PMID: 37179309 PMCID: PMC10183141 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02721-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 (DADA2) is a rare monogenic autoinflammatory disease, whose clinical phenotype was expanded since the first cases, originally described as mimicker of polyarteritis nodosa, with immunodeficiency and early-onset stroke. METHODS A systematic review according to PRISMA approach, including all articles published before the 31st of August 2021 in Pubmed and EMBASE database was performed. RESULTS The search identified 90 publications describing 378 unique patients (55.8% male). To date 95unique mutations have been reported. The mean age at disease onset was 92.15 months (range 0-720 months), 32 (8.5%) showed an onset of the first signs/symptoms after 18 years old and 96 (25.4%) after 10 years old. The most frequent clinical characteristics described were cutaneous (67.9%), haematological manifestations (56.3%), recurrent fever (51.3%), neurological as stroke and polyneuropathy (51%), immunological abnormalities (42.3%), arthralgia/arthritis (35.4%), splenomegaly (30.6%), abdominal involvement (29.8%), hepatomegaly (23.5%), recurrent infections (18.5%), myalgia (17.9%), kidney involvement (17.7%) etc. Patients with skin manifestations were older than the others (101.1 months SD ± 116.5, vs. 75.3 SD ± 88.2, p 0.041), while those with a haematological involvement (64.1 months SD ± 75.6 vs. 133.1 SD ± 133.1, p < 0.001) and immunological involvement (73.03 months SD ± 96.9 vs. 103.2 SD ± 112.9, p 0.05) are younger than the others. We observed different correlations among the different clinical manifestations. The use of anti-TNFα and hematopoietic cell stems transplantation (HCST) has improved the current history of the disease. CONCLUSION Due to this highly variable phenotype and age of presentation, patients with DADA2 may present to several type of specialists. Given the important morbidity and mortality, early diagnosis and treatment are mandatory.
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- Ilaria Maccora
- Rheumatology Unit, ERN ReConnet Center, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
- NeuroFARBA Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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- School of Health Science, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- School of Health Science, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- School of Health Science, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, ERN ReConnet Center, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, ERN ReConnet Center, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
- NeuroFARBA Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Kurumoğlu İncekalan T, Kışla Ekinci RM, Naz Şimdivar GH, Doğan NÇ, Çiloğlu E. Evaluation of subclinical ocular involvement in patients with deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 (DADA2). Clin Rheumatol 2022; 41:2533-2540. [PMID: 35508675 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-022-06194-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate changes in the peripapillary, macular, and choroidal microvasculature in the eyes of patients with deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 (DADA2) and no clinical signs of ocular involvement. METHODS The study included 12 eyes of 12 patients with DADA2 and 24 eyes of 24 healthy subjects. The foveal avascular zone (FAZ), macular vessel densities (VDs) in the superficial and deep retinal capillary plexuses, peripapillary VDs, and choroidal thickness were evaluated by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). Measurements were compared between DADA2 patients and healthy controls. RESULTS The median age was 17 (8-25) years in DADA2 patients and 17.5 (7-23) years in control group at the OCTA visit (p = 0.934). FAZ area did not differ between the groups (p = 0.224). In the superficial capillary plexus, whole-image, foveal, and parafoveal VD values were slightly lower in DADA2 patients than in controls (p = 0.054, p = 0.052, p = 0.117). In the deep capillary plexus, whole-image and parafoveal VD values were significantly lower in DADA2 patients than controls (p = 0.010, p = 0.001). VD in the radial peripapillary capillary plexus was also lower in DADA2 patients, with significantly lower peripapillary VD (p = 0.002). Subfoveal choroidal thickness was significantly higher in patients with DADA2 (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This OCTA study demonstrates that both retinal and choroidal involvement may occur in DADA2 patients before the emergence of evident clinical findings.
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- Tuğba Kurumoğlu İncekalan
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, University of Health Sciences Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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