Malignant Evolution of Schnitzler Syndrome to Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: a Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Schnitzler syndrome (SchS), first described in 1972, is a rare autoinflammatory condition characterized by chronic urticaria and monoclonal gammopathy of IgM or, exceptionally, IgG profile. Additional features include recurrent fever, evidence of abnormal bone remodeling, a neutrophilic dermal infiltrate on skin biopsy, leukocytosis or elevated C-reactive protein, according to the Strasbourg criteria.

Keywords

• schnitzler syndrome
• waldenström macroglobulinemia
• igm monoclonal gammopathy
• autoinflammatory disease
• chronic urticaria