Diagnosis and treatment pathway for hereditary angioedema in the gastroenterology department

VernacularTitle:遗传性血管性水肿消化科诊疗路径
Keywords: Angioedemas, hereditary; Angioedema; Gastroenterology department; Diagnosis; Diagnosis and treatment pathway
From: Chinese Journal of Digestion 2024;44(5):289-295
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disease characterized by episodes of cutaneous or mucosal edema, primarily affecting the skin, the abdomen, and the upper respiratory tract. Gastrointestinal symptoms, including severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, are common manifestations of HAE, and these symptoms are often misdiagnosed as acute abdomen. HAE significantly impacts the quality of life and life span of patients. Therefore, it is crucial to improve the disease awareness of HAE among gastroenterologists. Based on this, the panel of expert has developed this diagnosis and treatment pathway. This pathway of expert systematically summarizes the pathogeny, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment pathway in gastroenterology department, differential diagnosis, and disease management of HAE, so as to improve early diagnosis and effective treatment of HAE in gastroenterology department.