Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Istanbul Tip Fakultesi Dergisi, cilt.84, sa.1, ss.57-63, 2021 (ESCI)
©Telif Hakkı 2020 J Ist Faculty Med - Makale metnine jmed.istanbul.edu.tr web sayfasından ulaşılabilir. © Copyright 2020 by J Ist Faculty Med - Available online at jmed.istanbul.edu.tr.Objective: The diagnosis of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is mainly based on a thorough patient history and physical examination. Although limited laboratory tests are recommended, detailed screening laboratory tests are frequently required by specialists to exclude underlying diseases or to identify causative factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate laboratory findings of patients with CSU and its impact on the diagnosis and management of the disease. Material and Method: The demographic and clinical findings, laboratory tests, and treatment regimens of patients diagnosed as CSU were evaluated. Results: A total of 113 (61 M, 52 F) cases with CSU were evaluated. The median age of the patients was seven years (IQR: 7-10). Among 911 ordered tests, only 156 (17.1%) were found abnormal. The most common abnormalities were detected in the complete blood count tests. Eighty-three (73.4%) of 156 patients, were receiving the first step treatment. Laboratory test results did not affect or cause any alterations in the treatment regimen of the patients. Conclusion: Although detailed laboratory tests did not change the course of urticaria in patients with CSU, laboratory tests can be planned considering the personal characteristics of each patient.