Hereditary Angioedema Caused By C1-Esterase Inhibitor Deficiency: A Literature-Based Analysis and Clinical Commentary on Prophylaxis Treatment Strategies

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) caused by C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency is an autosomal-dominant disease resulting from a mutation in the C1-inhibitor gene. HAE is characterized by recurrent attacks of intense, massive, localized subcutaneous edema involving the extremities, genitalia, face, or trunk...

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Main Authors: Richard G Gower, MD, Paula J Busse, MD, Emel Aygören-Pürsün, MD, Amin J Barakat, MD, Teresa Caballero, MD, Mark Davis-Lorton, MD, Henriette Farkas, MD, David S Hurewitz, MD, Joshua S Jacobs, MD, Douglas T Johnston, MD, William Lumry, MD, Marcus Maurer, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-01-01
Series:World Allergy Organization Journal
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1939455119304533