A successful pregnancy and uncomplicated labor with C1INH concentrate prophylaxis in a patient with hereditary angioedema.
Patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) need a special concern during pregnancy. Although, the disease has a relatively benign course during pregnancy, maternal mortality has been reported. We present a HAE patient with recurrent attacks during pregnancy, but uncomplicated labor under C1INH concentrate prophylaxis.
Caliskaner
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Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy, GATA Gulhane Military Medical Academy and Medical School, Ankara, Turkey. caliskaner@yahoo.com
Ozturk
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Gulec
M
M
Dede
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Erel
F
F
Karaayvaz
M
M
D000328:Adult; D000799:Angioedema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D050718:Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000075202:Contraindications; D003613:Danazol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D012008:Recurrence
D050718:Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein; D003613:Danazol