Angioedema
ICD-10 D84.1; L56.3 · ICD-11 EB01.Y

Treatment of Angioedema in Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) with Recurrent Attacks Affecting the Extremities, Gastrointestinal Tract, and Genitalia

Underlying Condition

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterised by recurrent bouts of angioedema primarily affecting the extremities, gastrointestinal tract, and genitalia. A C4 complement level below 50% supports the diagnosis.

Treatment Approach — partial overview

For severe attacks, a targeted replacement concentrate is the treatment of choice. The complete evidence-based regimen — including agent selection, clinical decision points, and sequencing — is available in the full structured protocol.

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References

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by recurrent bouts of angioedema primarily affecting the extremities, gastrointestinal tract, and genitalia.

A C4 level below 50% suggests the diagnosis.

For patients with severe attacks, the treatment of choice is C1INH concentrate.

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