Angioedema, lymphoproliferative disorder and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: masking of diagnosis by corticosteroids

Angioedema is a relatively common clinical disorder. Although most cases are idiopathic, the use of angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors is a well recognized cause of angioedema and a further rare but important diagnostic consideration is acquired C1 inhibitor deficiency. We discuss the diagnosi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Internal medicine journal 2007-09, Vol.37 (9), p.650-653
Hauptverfasser:	Hissaria, P., Lim, S.-W., Hui, C.-H., Gillis, D., Kette, F., Smith, W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	acquired angioedema Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use Aged Angioedema - diagnosis Angioedema - drug therapy angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors - therapeutic use C1 esterase inhibitor corticosteroid Female Humans low-grade lymphoproliferative disorder Lymphoproliferative Disorders - diagnosis Lymphoproliferative Disorders - drug therapy
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