Allergy Asthma Respir Dis.
2021 Jul;9(3):180-183. 10.4168/aard.2021.9.3.180.
Type 2 hereditary angioedema treated with acute exacerbation with icatibant: A case report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 2Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- 3Medical Research Center, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2519029
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4168/aard.2021.9.3.180
Abstract
- Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by genetic deficiency or decreased function of C1-esterase inhibitor. It is characterized by swelling of subcutaneous and submucosal tissues of the extremities, gastrointestinal tract, and upper airways which can be life-threatening. Thus, early recognition and treatment of the disease are important. Short- and longterm prophylaxes are used to decrease the severity and frequency of attacks. Icatibant is a selective bradykinin B2-receptor antagonist, earlier treatment of acute attacks and hospital admission. The authors present a case of 47-year-old woman who was diagnosed with type II HAE, danazol as a long term. Her symptoms improved dramatically after drug treatment. The unpredictability and recurrence of HAE attacks could have a negative impact on social life and quality of life. This case shows that timely and proper treatment could improve quality of life and reduce morbidity and mortality. (
