Acquired C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency.
A case of acquired C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency and its anaesthetic implications is presented. Prophylaxis against angioneurotic oedema using danazol and tranexamic acid is described and the resultant complication of mesenteric venous thrombosis reported.
D000799:Angioedema / Q000209:etiology*; D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins / Q000172:deficiency*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology; D014148:Tranexamic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects
D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins; D014148:Tranexamic Acid