Hereditary angiooedema in the Western Cape Province South Africa
Background. Hereditary angio-oedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant condition caused by a deficiency in the C1-esterase inhibitor protein, resulting in increased bradykinin release. It presents clinically with recurrent attacks of angio-oedema, commonly affecting the limbs, face, upper airway and gas...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2018-03-01
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| Series: | South African Medical Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12256/8461 |