[Attacks of abdominal pain in a young Turkish woman with C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency].
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.
van Deuren
M
M
Afd. Algemeen Interne Geneeskunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis, Nijmegen.
van Gurp
P J
PJ
Fennis
J F
JF
van der Meer
J W
JW
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
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins; D008614:Meperidine