Hereditary angioedema and pregnancy.
Hereditary Angioedema is a rare but potentially life threatening condition. It is important that Obstetricians are aware of this condition as it affects women in the reproductive years and thus its recognition and proper management in pregnancy is crucial.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mid Staffordshire General Hospital, Stafford, UK. arathi_satya@yahoo.co.in
Khan
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Powell
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D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D000799:Angioedema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics*; D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D050718:Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D015843:Serpins / Q000627:therapeutic use
D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins; D050718:Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein; C469952:SERPING1 protein, human; D015843:Serpins