purposeInborn errors of immunity (IEI) represent a heterogeneous group of rare genetically determined diseases. In some cases, patients present with complex or atypical phenotypes, not fulfilling the accepted diagnostic criteria for IEI and, thus, at high risk of misdiagnosis or diagnostic delay. this study aimed to validate a platform that, through the opinion of immunologist experts, improves the diagnostic process and the level of care of patients with atypical/complex IEI.MethodsHere, we describe the functioning of the IEI-Virtual consultation system (VCS), an innovative platform created by the italian Immunodeficiency network (IPINet). resultsIn the validation phase, from January 2020 to June 2021, 68 cases were entered on the IEI-VCS platform. a final diagnosis was achieved in 35/68 cases (51%, 95% CI 38.7 to 64.2). In 22 out of 35 solved cases, the diagnosis was confirmed by genetic analysis. In 3/35 cases, a diagnosis of secondary immunodeficiency was made. In the remaining 10 cases, an unequivocal clinical and immunological diagnosis was obtained, even though not substantiated by genetic analysis. conclusionFrom our preliminary study, the VCS represents an innovative and useful system to improve the diagnostic process of patients with complex unsolved IEI disorders, with benefits both in terms of reduction of time of diagnosis and access to the required therapies. these results may help the functioning of other international platforms for the management of complex cases.

Coppola, E., Sgrulletti, M., Cortesi, M., Romano, R., Cirillo, E., Giardino, G., et al. (2024). The Inborn Errors of Immunity—Virtual Consultation System Platform in Service for the Italian Primary Immunodeficiency Network: Results from the Validation Phase. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, 44(2), 47 [10.1007/s10875-023-01644-y].

The Inborn Errors of Immunity—Virtual Consultation System Platform in Service for the Italian Primary Immunodeficiency Network: Results from the Validation Phase

Sgrulletti, Mayla;Cancrini, Caterina;Moschese, Viviana;Alessandro, Aiuti;Amodio, Donato;Conti, Francesca;Finocchi, Andrea;Palma, Paolo;
2024-01-17

Abstract

purposeInborn errors of immunity (IEI) represent a heterogeneous group of rare genetically determined diseases. In some cases, patients present with complex or atypical phenotypes, not fulfilling the accepted diagnostic criteria for IEI and, thus, at high risk of misdiagnosis or diagnostic delay. this study aimed to validate a platform that, through the opinion of immunologist experts, improves the diagnostic process and the level of care of patients with atypical/complex IEI.MethodsHere, we describe the functioning of the IEI-Virtual consultation system (VCS), an innovative platform created by the italian Immunodeficiency network (IPINet). resultsIn the validation phase, from January 2020 to June 2021, 68 cases were entered on the IEI-VCS platform. a final diagnosis was achieved in 35/68 cases (51%, 95% CI 38.7 to 64.2). In 22 out of 35 solved cases, the diagnosis was confirmed by genetic analysis. In 3/35 cases, a diagnosis of secondary immunodeficiency was made. In the remaining 10 cases, an unequivocal clinical and immunological diagnosis was obtained, even though not substantiated by genetic analysis. conclusionFrom our preliminary study, the VCS represents an innovative and useful system to improve the diagnostic process of patients with complex unsolved IEI disorders, with benefits both in terms of reduction of time of diagnosis and access to the required therapies. these results may help the functioning of other international platforms for the management of complex cases.
17-gen-2024
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/38
English
Con Impact Factor ISI
Inborn errors of immunity
Virtual Consultation System, IPINet, web-based platform
complex IEIs
undiagnosed IEIs
Coppola, E., Sgrulletti, M., Cortesi, M., Romano, R., Cirillo, E., Giardino, G., et al. (2024). The Inborn Errors of Immunity—Virtual Consultation System Platform in Service for the Italian Primary Immunodeficiency Network: Results from the Validation Phase. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, 44(2), 47 [10.1007/s10875-023-01644-y].
Coppola, E; Sgrulletti, M; Cortesi, M; Romano, R; Cirillo, E; Giardino, G; Dotta, L; Cancrini, C; Bruzzese, D; Badolato, R; Moschese, V; Pignata, C; A...espandi
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