Hereditary Angioedema with Normal C1 Inhibitor: an Updated International Consensus Paper on Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment

Bruce L. Zuraw, Konrad Bork, Laurence Bouillet, Sandra C. Christiansen, Henriette Farkas, Anastasios E. Germenis, Anete S. Grumach, Allen Kaplan, Alberto López-Lera, Markus Magerl, Marc A. Riedl, Adil Adatia, Aleena Banerji, Stephen Betschel, Isabelle Boccon-Gibod, Maria Bova, Henrik Balle Boysen, Teresa Caballero, Mauro Cancian, Anthony J. CastaldoDanny M. Cohn, Deborah Corcoran, Christian Drouet, Atsushi Fukunaga, Michihiro Hide, Constance H. Katelaris, Philip H. Li, Hilary Longhurst, Jonny Peter, Fotis Psarros, Avner Reshef, Bruce Ritchie, Christine N. Selva, Andrea Zanichelli, Marcus Maurer

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) has been recognized for almost 150 years. The newest form of HAE, where C1 inhibitor levels are normal (HAE-nC1INH), was first described in 2000. Over the last two decades, new types of apparent non-mast cell–mediated angioedema with normal quantity and activity of C1INH have been described, in some cases with proven genetic pathogenic variants that co-segregate with angioedema expression within families. Like HAE due to C1INH deficiency, HAE-nC1INH patients are at risk of serious morbidity and mortality. Therefore, proactive management and treatment of HAE-nC1INH patients after an expert physician diagnosis is critically important. The underlying pathophysiology responsible for the angioedema has also been clarified in some of the HAE-nC1INH types. While several clinical guidelines and practice parameters including HAE-nC1INH have been published, we have made substantial progress in our understanding encompassing diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and treatment outcomes. HAE International (HAEi) and the US HAE Association (HAEA) convened a symposium of global HAE-nC1INH experts to synthesize our current knowledge in the area. Given the paucity of high-level evidence in HAE-nC1INH, all recommendations are based on expert opinion. This review and expert opinion on the best practice approach to diagnosing and treating HAE-nC1INH will support physicians to better manage patients with HAE-nC1INH.

Original languageEnglish
Article number24
JournalClinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology
Volume68
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2025

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© This is a U.S. Government work and not under copyright protection in the US; foreign copyright protection may apply 2025.

Keywords

  • Bradykinin
  • Diagnosis
  • HAE
  • HAE-C1INH
  • HAE-nC1INH
  • Pathophysiology
  • Treatment

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Hereditary Angioedema with Normal C1 Inhibitor: an Updated International Consensus Paper on Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this