HEREDITARY ANGIOEDEMA
Abstract:
Hereditary angioedema is caused by deficiency of a protein associated with complement
activation, low C1-inhibitor function. It could manifest by cutaneous swelling, life-treating upper
airway obstruction and severe gastrointestinal colic. C1-inhibitor studies should be performed if there
is a high index of clinical suspicion. C1-inhibitor replacement therapy represents an efficacious
treatment of acute attacks.
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