A Case Report of Hereditary Angioedema: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management

Acta Med Indones. 2023 Apr;55(2):205-210.

Abstract

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder which causes bradykinin mediated angioedema. Although it can be life threatening, HAE may be underdiagnosed due to a lack of awareness of the disease and limited access to laboratory testing. Here, we report a case of HAE which was diagnosed only after the patient was referred for COVID-19 vaccination even though he had been experiencing recurrent angioedema for the past 30 years.

Keywords: angioedema; diagnosis; hereditary; management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioedema* / etiology
  • Angioedema* / genetics
  • Angioedemas, Hereditary* / diagnosis
  • Angioedemas, Hereditary* / genetics
  • Angioedemas, Hereditary* / therapy
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • COVID-19* / complications
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • COVID-19 Vaccines