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Abstract
Background
Adult food-protein–induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) has recently been recognized, and there are no international diagnostic criteria for this disease. Differentiating adult FPIES from immediate-type food allergy reactions and providing specific treatment for each in an emergency are important, but methods have not been developed.
Objective
To develop a diagnostic scoring system for adult FPIES by comparing it with an immediate-type food allergy (IgE-mediated food allergy [IgE-FA]).
Methods
This retrospective cohort study of food-avoidant adults based on diagnostic criteria for adult FPIES was conducted through telephone interviews. We compared the clinical profiles of the patients with FPIES and IgE-FA. Adult FPIES-associated factors were extracted using multivariate analysis, and a diagnostic scoring system was developed based on odds ratios.
Results
A total of 48 (16.7%) of 288 adults with food allergies were diagnosed with FPIES; of these, 240 (83.3%) had IgE-FA. Seafood was the most common cause of FPIES in adults (68.8%). Multivariate analysis identified an age of onset older than 26 years, more than 10 episodes, a longer latency period, cold sweat, abdominal distention, and vomiting as adult FPIES-associated factors. An adult FPIES diagnostic scoring system was developed using odds ratios with a high area under the curve (0.978), 100% sensitivity, and 87.0% specificity.
Conclusion
Clinical profiles and an adult FPIES diagnostic scoring system were developed for the first time. This scoring system can be useful in differentiating adult FPIES and IgE-FA when treating food-related acute reactions.
期刊介绍:
Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is a scholarly medical journal published monthly by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The purpose of Annals is to serve as an objective evidence-based forum for the allergy/immunology specialist to keep up to date on current clinical science (both research and practice-based) in the fields of allergy, asthma, and immunology. The emphasis of the journal will be to provide clinical and research information that is readily applicable to both the clinician and the researcher. Each issue of the Annals shall also provide opportunities to participate in accredited continuing medical education activities to enhance overall clinical proficiency.