Angioedema Hereditário (Deficiência do Inibidor da Esterase C1)

O angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema hereditário (AEH), também conhecido como deficiência do inibidor de C1 esterase (C1-INH, pela sigla em inglês), é uma doença autossómica dominante caracterizada por episódios recorrentes de edema Edema Edema is a condition in which excess serous fluid accumulates in the body cavity or interstitial space of connective tissues. Edema is a symptom observed in several medical conditions. It can be categorized into 2 types, namely, peripheral (in the extremities) and internal (in an organ or body cavity). Edema grave ( angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema). O angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema hereditário frequentemente afeta os membros, face, trato intestinal e vias aéreas superiores. O edema Edema Edema is a condition in which excess serous fluid accumulates in the body cavity or interstitial space of connective tissues. Edema is a symptom observed in several medical conditions. It can be categorized into 2 types, namely, peripheral (in the extremities) and internal (in an organ or body cavity). Edema nas vias aéreas pode restringir a respiração e levar a uma obstrução das vias aéreas com risco de vida. O angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema hereditário tem 3 subtipos distinguidos pelas suas etiologias subjacentes e níveis de inibidor de C1 no sangue. O tratamento inclui tratamento com danazol Danazol A synthetic steroid with antigonadotropic and anti-estrogenic activities that acts as an anterior pituitary suppressant by inhibiting the pituitary output of gonadotropins. It possesses some androgenic properties. Danazol has been used in the treatment of endometriosis and some benign breast disorders. Antiestrogens, inibidores de calicreína e C1-INHs. O angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema hereditário é autolimitado, mas pode ser fatal se as vias aéreas forem comprometidas.

Last updated: Mar 28, 2025

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Definição

O angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema hereditário (AEH) é uma condição hereditária caracterizada por episódios recorrentes de edema Edema Edema is a condition in which excess serous fluid accumulates in the body cavity or interstitial space of connective tissues. Edema is a symptom observed in several medical conditions. It can be categorized into 2 types, namely, peripheral (in the extremities) and internal (in an organ or body cavity). Edema ( angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema), geralmente da mucosa dos sistemas respiratório e gastrointestinal (GI), sem urticária ou prurido.

Epidemiologia

  • Incidência mundial:
    • 1 em 50.000–150.000 pessoas
    • Representa 2% do angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema clínico
    • Não há diferença na prevalência entre os sexos
    • Sem diferença na prevalência entre os grupos étnicos
    • 75% dos doentes têm apresentação aos 15 anos de idade
  • Idas ao Serviço de Urgência devido a AEH: 15.000–30.000/ano

Etiologia

Mutações genéticas são a causa do AEH:

  • Mutações transmitidas no gene Gene A category of nucleic acid sequences that function as units of heredity and which code for the basic instructions for the development, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms. Basic Terms of Genetics para o inibidor da estersase de C1 (C1-INH): localizado para 11q12-13.1
    • O AEH tipo III pode ser causado por mutações no gene Gene A category of nucleic acid sequences that function as units of heredity and which code for the basic instructions for the development, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms. Basic Terms of Genetics F12 ou por outros fatores genéticos.
  • Doença autossómica dominante
  • Transmissão:
    • 50% de probabilidade de transmissão para crianças de ambos os sexos
    • Aproximadamente 25% dos casos de AEH são devidos a mutações espontâneas (de novo) em indivíduos sem história familiar

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Fisiopatologia e Tipos

A fisiopatologia básica do edema Edema Edema is a condition in which excess serous fluid accumulates in the body cavity or interstitial space of connective tissues. Edema is a symptom observed in several medical conditions. It can be categorized into 2 types, namely, peripheral (in the extremities) and internal (in an organ or body cavity). Edema no AEH relaciona-se com a sobreprodução de bradicinina.

AEH tipo I AEH tipo II AEH tipo III
Prevalência 80%–85% dos casos 15%–20% Muito raro; geralmente em mulheres
Causa Secreção reduzida de C1-INHs Produção de C1-INH não funcional
  • Níveis normais de C1-INH
  • Causa incerta; contacto com estrogénios e terapia de reposição hormonal, como contracetivos orais
  • Mutação no gene Gene A category of nucleic acid sequences that function as units of heredity and which code for the basic instructions for the development, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms. Basic Terms of Genetics F12, que codifica uma proteína envolvida na coagulação do sangue ( gene Gene A category of nucleic acid sequences that function as units of heredity and which code for the basic instructions for the development, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms. Basic Terms of Genetics causador da doença no cromossoma 5q35.2-35.3)
Fisiopatologia Excesso de produção de anafilatoxinas inflamatórias que afetam o fluxo de fluidos corporais entre o sistema vascular e os tecidos corporais Excesso de produção de anafilatoxinas inflamatórias que afetam o fluxo de fluidos corporais entre o sistema vascular e os tecidos corporais
  • Aumento da atividade da enzima cininogenase, que leva a um aumento nos níveis de bradicinina
  • Outros doentes com mutações em F12, codificam um funcionamento defeituoso da proteína na coagulação sanguínea

Apresentação Clínica

Doentes com AEH têm crises recorrentes:

Ataque de angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema

  • Sintomas cutâneos:
    • Edema Edema Edema is a condition in which excess serous fluid accumulates in the body cavity or interstitial space of connective tissues. Edema is a symptom observed in several medical conditions. It can be categorized into 2 types, namely, peripheral (in the extremities) and internal (in an organ or body cavity). Edema da pele em áreas não dependentes
    • Visto mais MAIS Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome frequntemente no rosto e genitais
    • O edema Edema Edema is a condition in which excess serous fluid accumulates in the body cavity or interstitial space of connective tissues. Edema is a symptom observed in several medical conditions. It can be categorized into 2 types, namely, peripheral (in the extremities) and internal (in an organ or body cavity). Edema aumenta em 24 horas e persiste nas 48 horas seguintes.
  • Sintomas gastrointestinais:
    • Sintomas de cólicas, náuseas, vómitos e diarreia
    • Frequentemente precedido por sintomas prodrómicos de fadiga, fome, irritabilidade e rash Rash Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever cutâneo
  • Sintomas das vias aéreas:
    • Edema Edema Edema is a condition in which excess serous fluid accumulates in the body cavity or interstitial space of connective tissues. Edema is a symptom observed in several medical conditions. It can be categorized into 2 types, namely, peripheral (in the extremities) and internal (in an organ or body cavity). Edema dos lábios, língua, úvula ou palato
    • Os primeiros sintomas podem incluir alterações na voz, dor de garganta e tosse “latida”
    • Episódios graves podem causar obstrução das vias aéreas e asfixia.
    • Mais MAIS Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome de ½ dos doentes apresenta sintomas das vias aéreas.

Desencadeantes

  • Doença:
    • Infeção respiratória superior
    • Infeção por H. pylori H. pylori A spiral bacterium active as a human gastric pathogen. It is a gram-negative, urease-positive, curved or slightly spiral organism initially isolated in 1982 from patients with lesions of gastritis or peptic ulcers in Western Australia. Helicobacter pylori was originally classified in the genus campylobacter, but RNA sequencing, cellular fatty acid profiles, growth patterns, and other taxonomic characteristics indicate that the micro-organism should be included in the genus Helicobacter. It has been officially transferred to Helicobacter gen. Helicobacter
  • Trauma:
    • Entubação
    • Trabalho odontológico
    • Piercings
  • Fármacos:
    • Inibidores da ECA
    • Tamoxifeno
    • Alguns fármacos de reposição hormonal
  • Stress (mental, emocional ou físico)
  • Alterações hormonais (e.g., gravidez, menstruação)

Diagnóstico

História e exame físico

Reconhecer o AEH muitas vezes é difícil devido a uma ampla variabilidade na expressão da doença:

  • Pode ser semelhante a outros tipos de angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema resultantes de alergias ou outras condições médicas
  • AEH deve ser considerado se o doente apresentar:
    • Angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema recorrente (sem urticária)
    • Episódios recorrentes de dor abdominal e vómitos
    • Edema Edema Edema is a condition in which excess serous fluid accumulates in the body cavity or interstitial space of connective tissues. Edema is a symptom observed in several medical conditions. It can be categorized into 2 types, namely, peripheral (in the extremities) and internal (in an organ or body cavity). Edema de laringe
    • História familiar positiva de angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema

Exames laboratoriais

Análises sanguíneas frequentemente usadas para confirmar o diagnóstico:

  • Fator de complemento sérico 4 (C4): teste de rastreio mais MAIS Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome confiável e económico
  • Proteína antigénica C1-INH
  • Nível funcional C1-INH (se disponível)
Tabela: Achados laboratoriais comuns no AEH com base nos tipos
Tipo de angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema sem urticária Proteína C1-INH C1q C4 e C2
AEH tipo I Normal
AEH tipo II N ou ↑ (mas disfuncional) Normal
Angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema adquirido com deficiência de C1-INH (tipo I)
Angioedema Angioedema Angioedema is a localized, self-limited (but potentially life-threatening), nonpitting, asymmetrical edema occurring in the deep layers of the skin and mucosal tissue. The common underlying pathophysiology involves inflammatory mediators triggering significant vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Angioedema adquirido com deficiência de C1-INH (tipo II)

Tratamento

Concentra-se no tratamento de crises com base em sintomas específicos:

  • Os doentes devem elaborar um plano de cuidados de emergência com o seu médico de cuidados primários.
  • Fármacos usados em todas as crises agudas assim que os sintomas começam:
    • C1-INHs: tratamento de 1ª linha:
      • Concentrado de plasma Plasma The residual portion of blood that is left after removal of blood cells by centrifugation without prior blood coagulation. Transfusion Products humano
      • Formas recombinantes
    • Antagonista do recetor de bradicinina B2
    • Inibidores de calicreína (disponíveis apenas nos Estados Unidos)
  • Sintomas das vias aéreas:
    • Os doentes devem receber formação para autoadministrarem em casa as tratamentos de primeira linha para as crises laríngeas.
    • Patência da via respiratória
    • A entubação deve ser considerada precocemente.
  • Sintomas gastrointestinais:
    • Cuidados de suporte e monitorização apertada
    • Pode ser necessária reidratação.
    • Monitorizar sinais de oclusão intestinal por edema Edema Edema is a condition in which excess serous fluid accumulates in the body cavity or interstitial space of connective tissues. Edema is a symptom observed in several medical conditions. It can be categorized into 2 types, namely, peripheral (in the extremities) and internal (in an organ or body cavity). Edema.
  • Sintomas cutâneos: geralmente apenas com medicação
  • Terapia preventiva:
    • C1-INH é frequentemente administrado 1-1.5 horas antes da cirurgia.
    • Profilaxia com injeções regulares de concentrado de inibidores de C1 derivados do plasma Plasma The residual portion of blood that is left after removal of blood cells by centrifugation without prior blood coagulation. Transfusion Products (рԁС1INH)
    • Podem ser utilizados inibidores da calicreína e lanadelumab (um anticorpo monoclonal contra a calicreína plasmática)
    • Androgénios atenuados (e.g., estanozolol, danazol Danazol A synthetic steroid with antigonadotropic and anti-estrogenic activities that acts as an anterior pituitary suppressant by inhibiting the pituitary output of gonadotropins. It possesses some androgenic properties. Danazol has been used in the treatment of endometriosis and some benign breast disorders. Antiestrogens)
    • Os antifibrinolíticos (e.g., ácido tranexâmico) podem ser utilizados como opções de segunda linha para profilaxia a longo prazo em crianças e doentes grávidas.

Referências

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