Abstract
Schnitzler syndrome is a rare disease characterized by chronic urticaria and a monoclonal gammopathy, most commonly IgM with light chains of the kappa type. There are currently no known risk factors associated with development of the disease. We report a case of Schnitzler syndrome in a 48-year-old man with a family history of monoclonal gammopathies. The patient’s disease has been well controlled with anakinra therapy. Our case may contribute to a better understanding of the etiology of Schnitzler syndrome as his history could suggest a hereditary predisposition for the disease. Further studies are necessary to determine whether a genetic component of Schnitzler syndrome exists, as first-degree relatives of patients with monoclonal gammopathies may be at risk for the development of the disease.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 5 |
Journal | Dermatology online journal |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Monoclonal gammopathy
- Multiple myeloma
- Schnitzler syndrome
- Waldenström macroglobulinemia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology