Hereditary Angioedema: a Challenging Diagnosis for the Gastroenterologist
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) caused by a deficiency of C1 esterase inhibitor enzyme (C1-INH) is a very rare, autosomal dominantly inherited genetic disorder, characterized by recurrent peripheral angioedema, painful abdominal attacks and episodes of laryngeal edema. Abdominal attacks are frequent sym...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2016-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/jim-2016-0072 |