[Gleich's syndrome: a case report]

Rev Med Interne. 2010 Feb;31(2):157-9. doi: 10.1016/j.revmed.2008.11.005. Epub 2008 Dec 31.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The Gleich's syndrome is a rare disease that causes recurrent angioedema associated with major eosinophilia with good response to corticosteroids. We describe a 53-year-old man who presented with a Gleich's syndrome with a 6-year follow-up and propose a literature review. This case emphazises the favourable prognosis of this disease. In case of poor tolerance of corticosteroids, mepolizumab could be tested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Angioedema / drug therapy
  • Angioedema / etiology*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Eosinophilia / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Protein C / metabolism
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Protein C
  • mepolizumab