Korean J Dermatol.  1994 Feb;32(1):115-118.

A Case of hereditary Angioedema

• Lee YS
• Chung JH
• Cho KH
• Youn JI

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.

Keyword

Hereditary Angioedema

MeSH Terms

Angioedemas, Hereditary*
Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein
Complement System Proteins
Danazol
Dyspnea
Edema
Fathers
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Siblings
Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein
Complement System Proteins
Danazol