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Angioedema: manifestations and management.

M Greaves1, F Lawlor

  • 1Institute of Dermatology, St. Thomas's Hospital, London, U.K.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Angioedema involves sudden swelling of skin or mucous membranes. Hereditary angioedema requires specific treatment, while acquired forms depend on cause identification and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology and Genetics
  • Dermatology and Allergy

Background:

  • Angioedema is defined by sudden, localized swelling impacting skin and/or mucous membranes.
  • It presents in two primary forms: hereditary and acquired, each with distinct underlying mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate between hereditary and acquired angioedema.
  • To outline the specific management and therapeutic strategies for each type of angioedema.

Main Methods:

  • Classification of angioedema into hereditary and acquired categories.
  • Review of etiological factors for acquired angioedema, including idiopathic, allergic, drug-induced, and autoimmune associations.
  • Analysis of treatment modalities, distinguishing between acute attack management and prophylactic therapies.

Main Results:

  • Hereditary angioedema results from C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency and is unresponsive to standard allergy treatments.
  • Acquired angioedema encompasses diverse causes, necessitating tailored treatment approaches.
  • Effective treatments include danazol or stanozolol for hereditary angioedema prophylaxis and cause avoidance or symptomatic relief for acquired forms.

Conclusions:

  • Angioedema management is critically dependent on accurate classification into hereditary or acquired types.
  • Hereditary angioedema requires specialized therapies, as conventional treatments are ineffective.
  • Acquired angioedema treatment focuses on identifying and mitigating triggers, alongside symptomatic management.

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