A Case of hereditary Angioedema.
- Author:
Yong Suk LEE
;
Jin Ho CHUNG
;
Kwang Hyun CHO
;
Jai Il YOUN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hereditary Angioedema
- MeSH:
Angioedemas, Hereditary*;
Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein;
Complement System Proteins;
Danazol;
Dyspnea;
Edema;
Fathers;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Siblings
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1994;32(1):115-118
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of hereditary angioedema in a 48-year old female patient. She experidenced facial edema and dyspnea 5 to 6 times for a year. Similar episodes developed on some members of her family, especially her sisters and father. We examined her and her sister's serum complement levels. The results showed decreased levels of C1 esterase inhibitor and C4, compared to normal levels. We treated the patient with danazol effectively.
