Conditions / Genetic

hereditary angioedema type I

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A hereditrary angioedema that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the C1 inhibitor gene (C1NH, SERPING1) on chromosome 11q.

Signs and symptoms

  • Peripheral axonal neuropathy
  • Hypoesthesia
  • Reduced circulating CH50 activity
  • Decreased circulating complement C4 concentration
  • Periorbital edema
  • Axonal degeneration
  • Muscle weakness
  • Autoimmunity
  • Diarrhea
  • Intestinal edema

Also known as: hereditary angioedema type II