title: [Attacks of abdominal pain in a young Turkish woman with C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency].
abstract: A 19-years-old Turkish woman had recurrent attacks of abdominal pain. She underwent numerous diagnostic procedures and an appendectomy. In addition, imminent pethidine addiction developed. It was only after the patient presented with a swollen painless wrist, some years later, that the correct diagnosis was made: C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency. Early recognition may prevent a prolonged course and is mandatory as the disease is potentially life-threatening.
authors.affiliation: Afd. Algemeen Interne Geneeskunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis, Nijmegen.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: van Deuren
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: van Gurp
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Fennis
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: van der Meer
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins / Q000172:deficiency*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008614:Meperidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins; D008614:Meperidine