An Unusual Case of Cerebral Oedema

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait, characterized by reduced plasma concentration or by the presence of non-functional C1 esterase inhibitor. Oedema caused by HAE mostly affects the skin and bowel and can induce swelling of genitalia. Oe...

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Main Authors: Sergio Neri, Francesco Giardino, Agostino Rizzotto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2014-12-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:http://ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/92