ASIA syndrome masked as recurrent angioedema: сan development be predicted by genetic screening (pilot study)
- Authors: Fomina D.S.1,2,3, Lebedkina M.S.1, Nikitina E.A.1, Kovalkova E.V.1, Andrenova G.V.1, Кruglova T.S.1, Bobrikova E.N.1, Markina U.A.1, Abdullaev S.P.1, Evsegneeva I.V.2, Karaulov A.V.2,4, Lysenko M.A.1,5
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Affiliations:
- Moscow City Hospital 52
- The First Sechenov Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
- Astana Medical University
- LIFT Center LLC
- The Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov
- Issue: Vol 22, No 2 (2025)
- Pages: 135-152
- Section: Original studies
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/raj/article/view/312972
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.36691/RJA17002
- ID: 312972
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: ASIA is an autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants. Symptoms can be diverse, and the recurrent angioedema is one of the dominant manifestations. Genetic screening is discussed as a preventive option. The following alleles of genes: HLA type II (DRB1*0301 or in combination with HLA-B*08, DRB1*01, and DRB4), as well as Arg620Trp polymorphism in the PTPN22 gene are discussed as a cause of autoimmune diseases, including ASIA syndrome.
AIM: To identify the presence of causative genetic factors in patients with ASIA syndrome by genetic screening, to identify adjuvants acting as a trigger, and to evaluate the efficacy of current therapy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A single center observational study of 16 patients with ASIA syndrome and 10 controls was performed. Genetic screening was performed in 14 patients from the ASIA group and 10 patients from the control group. Further inclusion of patients in the study is planned.
RESULTS: All patients with ASIA were women, potential triggers included hyaluronic acid fillers 10/16 (62.5 %), including in combination with breast silicone implants 1/16 (6.25 %), arthroplasty with shoulder joint replacement 1/16 (6.25 %), face hyaluronic acid injections 5/16 (31.25 %), and calcium hydroxyapatite 1/16 (6.25 %).
The main site of angioedema was the face 15/16 (93.75 %), also larynx (1/16 (6.25 %)), upper (2/16) and lower extremities (1/16 (6,25 %)). Other symptoms included arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness — 1/16 (6.25%), hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis, lymphocytic colitis — 1/16 (6.25 %), arthralgia combined with lymphadenopathy — 1/16 (6.25 %), chronic spontaneous and solar urticaria — 1/16 (6.25 %), fixed erythema of the shoulder skin with fever, antiphospholipid syndrome — 1/16 (6.25 %), normocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis — 1/16 (6.25 %), Still’s disease — 1/16 (6.25 %).
Autoimmune response was represented by autoantibodies in 10 (62.5 %) of 16 patients. Ten (62.5 %) patients received non-sedative antihistamines at standard and escalated doses (5 as monotherapy, 1 in combination with filler removal, 1 with hydroxychloroquine, 3 with hydroxychloroquine and omalizumab), 1 (6.25 %) received tranexamic acid, 1 (6.25 %) with danazol, 1 (6.25 %) with hydroxychloroquine, and 3 (18.75 %) patients received no therapy. A combination of two genetic factors was detected in 3 (21.4 %) patients: DRB1*0301, B1*08 (in 2 patients additionally Arg620Trp polymorphism). Isolated Arg620Trp polymorphism was detected in 6 (42.8 %) patients.
CONCLUSION: Genetic factors increasing the risk of autoimmune conditions were found in 9 out of 16 patients. No genetic abnormalities were found in the control group. More than half of the patients with ASIA syndrome had genetic factors associated with autoimmunity. Further studies are needed to create reliable diagnostic and treatment algorithms.
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##article.viewOnOriginalSite##About the authors
Darya S. Fomina
Moscow City Hospital 52; The First Sechenov Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University); Astana Medical University
Email: daria_fomina@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5083-6637
SPIN-code: 3023-4538
Scopus Author ID: 57201133822
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine), Associate Professor
Russian Federation, Moscow; Moscow; Astana, KazakhstanMarina S. Lebedkina
Moscow City Hospital 52
Author for correspondence.
Email: marina.ivanova0808@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9545-4720
SPIN-code: 1857-8154
Russian Federation, Moscow
Ekaterina A. Nikitina
Moscow City Hospital 52
Email: katrin88866@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0865-8355
SPIN-code: 3507-9106
Russian Federation, Moscow
Elena V. Kovalkova
Moscow City Hospital 52
Email: ev-kovalkova@ya.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1212-3767
SPIN-code: 3078-0976
Russian Federation, Moscow
Gerelma V. Andrenova
Moscow City Hospital 52
Email: Andrenovagv@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7053-3900
SPIN-code: 2891-1650
Russian Federation, Moscow
Tatyana S. Кruglova
Moscow City Hospital 52
Email: surckova.t@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4949-9178
SPIN-code: 2884-5000
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, MoscowElena N. Bobrikova
Moscow City Hospital 52
Email: elena.bobrikova.69@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6534-5902
SPIN-code: 5806-7260
Scopus Author ID: 57201135486
Russian Federation, Moscow
Ulyana A. Markina
Moscow City Hospital 52
Email: itcher.md@bk.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6646-4233
SPIN-code: 6424-0012
Russian Federation, Moscow
Sherzod P. Abdullaev
Moscow City Hospital 52
Email: abdullaevsp@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9001-1499
SPIN-code: 1727-2158
MD, Cand Sci. (Biology)
Russian Federation, MoscowIrina V. Evsegneeva
The First Sechenov Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
Email: Ivevsegneeva@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6624-1363
SPIN-code: 6467-4120
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, MoscowAlexander V. Karaulov
The First Sechenov Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University); LIFT Center LLC
Email: drkaraulov@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1930-5424
SPIN-code: 4122-5565
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, Moscow; MoscowMaryana A. Lysenko
Moscow City Hospital 52; The Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov
Email: gkb52@zdrav.mos.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6010-7975
SPIN-code: 3887-6250
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, Moscow; MoscowReferences
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