HEREDITARY ANGIOEDEMA
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Aslan Ozgur * , Kavalci Cemil , Ozlem Miray , Kavalci Gülsüm , Ceyhan Mehmet Ali , Yilmaz Fevzi |
Numune Training and Research Hospital, Emergency department, Ankara/Turkey |
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Abstract: (8345 Views) |
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a extremely rare disease, which is caused by deficiency or dysfunction of C1-esterase inhibitor. A 28 year old woman presented to emergency department with edema at face, eyes and around the mouth and tongue. Antihistaminic and corticosteroid were given again after monitorization of the patient. Fresh frozen plasma was given at a dose of 10 ml/kg. She was discharged after resolution of complaints during the follow-up period. |
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Type of Study: case report |
Subject:
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