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- Title
Current management of hereditary angio-oedema (C'1 esterase inhibitor deficiency).
- Authors
Fay, A; Abinun, M
- Abstract
Hereditary angio-oedema is characterised by recurrent swellings in any part of the body and also by recurrent attacks of severe abdominal pain. The disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner but up to 25% of cases can occur as a spontaneous mutation. Attacks of swelling can be precipitated by trauma, certain drugs, and emotional stress. Treatment usually involves a combination of prophylaxis, using androgens or antifibrolytic drugs, and replacement with C'1 esterase inhibitor concentrate for acute attacks and before surgery or other traumatic procedures.
- Publication
Journal of clinical pathology, 2002, Vol 55, Issue 4, p266
- ISSN
0021-9746
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/jcp.55.4.266