Mepolizumab: Therapeutic strategy for a pediatric patient with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Lota Ozola, Elīna Aleksejeva, Diāna Stoldere, Zane Dāvidsone, Ruta Šantere, Ineta Grantiņa, Ieva Cīrule, Alvils Krams
Abstract
Lota Ozola, Elīna Aleksejeva, Diāna Stoldere, Zane Dāvidsone, Ruta Šantere, Ineta Grantiņa, Ieva Cīrule, Alvils Krams
Abstract
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA; formerly known as Churg-Strauss syndrome) is classified as an antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated small vessel vasculitis. It is a multisystem disorder and can affect every organ system. EGPA is a rare disease, with an estimated prevalence of 1/70,000-100,000 in Europe. As its onset usually occurs in adulthood, data from pediatric patients are limited. We present here a very rare practical EGPA clinical case involving a pediatric patient. Presently, data on mepolizumab usage in pediatric patients are limited, with only a few case reports published.
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Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA; formerly known as Churg-Strauss syndrome) is classified as an antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated small vessel vasculitis. It is a multisystem disorder and can affect every organ system. EGPA is a rare disease, with an estimated prevalence of 1/70,000-100,000 in Europe. As its onset usually occurs in adulthood, data from pediatric patients are limited. We present here a very rare practical EGPA clinical case involving a pediatric patient. Presently, data on mepolizumab usage in pediatric patients are limited, with only a few case reports published.
Key concepts: Medicine, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Mepolizumab, Eosinophilic, Dermatology, Eosinophilia, Intensive care medicine, Immunology