Hereditary angioneurotic edema in the puerperium. A case report.
Hereditary angioneurotic edema is a potentially fatal condition. Below is described the first reported case of the initial presentation of the condition precipitated by vaginal delivery.
Cunningham
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, United States Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia 23708.
Jensen
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D000328:Adult; D000799:Angioedema / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy