Angioedema, Hereditary: eMedicine Dermatology

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Angioedema, Hereditary: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant disorder of C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency manifested by painless, nonpruritic, nonpitting swelling of the skin. Type I HAE is defined by low plasma levels of a normal C1-INH protein. ...

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The latest from NEJM on hereditary angioedema; new treatment options (Cinryze & ecallantide) yield good results: http://bit.ly/aOp6BR

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Angioedema is the result of swelling of cutaneous and/or mucosal tissue from vascular leakage. Find the symptoms here. http://bit.ly/dn4xA9

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