The swell within: a rare case of type 1 hereditary angioedema.
Desai Jay Manharlal, Naman Singh, Manik Gakhar et al.
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Case in brief
A 20-year-old woman presented with facial swelling and recurrent abdominal pain. Evaluation revealed type 1 hereditary angioedema due to low levels of C1 esterase inhibitor. Following timely diagnosis and personalized management, her overall well-being improved significantly. This case underscores the importance of recognizing hereditary angioedema in patients with unexplained recurrent symptoms.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider hereditary angioedema in patients with recurrent angioedema and abdominal pain, even in the absence of cutaneous symptoms.
Why it matters
Heightened awareness of hereditary angioedema can lead to timely diagnosis and management, reducing morbidity and preventing misdiagnosis in young patients.