Pediatric hereditary angioedema due to C1-inhibitor deficiency

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Hereditary angioedema (HAE) resulting from the deficiency of the C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) is a rare, life-threatening disorder. It is characterized by attacks of angioedema involving the skin and/or the mucosa of the upper airways, as well as the intestinal mucosa....

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Main Author: Farkas Henriette
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Online Access:http://www.aacijournal.com/content/6/1/18