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Angioedemas, Hereditary
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Definition
: Inherited disorders that are characterized by subcutaneous and submucosal EDEMA in the upper RESPIRATORY TRACT and GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
note specific types are available
Examples
Hereditary Angioedema Type III
;
Hereditary Angioedema Types I and II
Other names
Hereditary Angioneurotic Edemas; Edemas, Hereditary Angioneurotic; Edema, Hereditary Angioneurotic; Angioneurotic Edemas, Hereditary; Angioneurotic Edema, Hereditary; Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema; Hereditary Angioedemas; Hereditary Angioedema; Angioedema, Hereditary
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
conestat alpha
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*Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein
Recombinant Proteins
Angioedemas, Hereditary/drug therapy.
Rev Prat. 2011 Nov;61(9 Suppl):S5-6
