Publications by authors named "Macarena Pinero-Saavedra"

Article Synopsis
  • Angioedema (AE) is a condition characterized by localized swelling in the skin or mucous membranes and can be hereditary or acquired, making its classification complex due to various underlying mechanisms and taxonomies.
  • The DANCE initiative, involving 91 experts from 35 countries, aimed to create a unified consensus on the definition, acronyms, and classification of AE through an extensive online discussion and voting process over 16 months.
  • The resulting DANCE classification introduces five types of AE, standardizes terminology, and is designed to enhance research and patient care while complementing existing clinical guidelines without replacing them.
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Background: Information on F12 mutation hereditary angioedema (HAE) is still limited, but Spain is now recognized as having one of the highest concentrations of cases in Western Europe.

Objective: To describe unique features of HAE in Spanish carriers of the F12 mutation and investigate a potential role for angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and aminopeptidase-P polymorphisms in disease expression.

Methods: This was a prospective observational cohort study of 35 individuals (80% females) from 9 unrelated families carrying the p.

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Drug reaction with eosinophlia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome describes a severe medication-induced adverse reaction, which shows skin, blood and solid-organ features. Up to 50 drugs have been described to cause DRESS. The main responsible drugs are carbamazepine and allopurinol.

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