Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3367223 Joint Bone Spine 2008 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

Schnitzler syndrome is characterized by monoclonal IgM gammopathy, urticaria, recurrent fever, evidence of inflammation, bone pain, and arthralgia, occasionally in combination with lymphadenopathy and/or hepatosplenomegaly. Only about 80 cases have been reported to date. Development of a hematological malignancy is the main complication. Recent reports of remissions induced by IL-1 receptor antagonist therapy shed new light on the pathophysiology of the disease.

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