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Hereditary angioedema.
G P Moore1, W T Hurley, S A Pace
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Darnall Army Community Hospital, Fort Hood, Texas.
Annals of Emergency Medicine
|October 1, 1988
Summary
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) can cause severe abdominal pain. Early diagnosis in a young woman prevented unnecessary procedures and ensured appropriate HAE management.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Immunology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder.
- Patients often present with severe abdominal pain or airway compromise, mimicking other acute conditions.
- Misdiagnosis can lead to delayed treatment and potentially harmful interventions.