title: [Hereditary angioneurotic edema. Clinical syndrome and therapy].
abstract: Hereditary angioneurotic edema is transmitted as an autosomal dominant disease. It is characterized by a deficiency of the C1 esterase inhibitor. Clinical manifestations are periodic swelling of the extremities, face, upper airways and abdominal viscera. We described one patient to demonstrate the clinical features and current treatment. Danazol therapy is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000799:Angioedema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics* / Q000628:therapy; D003613:Danazol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004950:Esterases / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D004950:Esterases; D003613:Danazol
vernacular_title: Hereditäres angioneurotisches Odem. Klinisches Syndrom und Therapie.