The swell within: a rare case of type 1 hereditary angioedema

Scritto il 27/08/2026
da Desai Jay Manharlal

Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2026 Sep;39(5):912-914. doi: 10.1080/08998280.2026.2662723. Epub 2026 May 11.

ABSTRACT

We report the case of a 20-year-old woman who presented with facial swelling and recurrent abdominal pain. Subsequent evaluation confirmed a diagnosis of type 1 hereditary angioedema due to reduced levels of C1 esterase inhibitor. Timely diagnosis and personalized management significantly enhanced her overall well-being. The case highlights the need for heightened awareness of hereditary angioedema in patients with unexplained, recurrent angioedema and abdominal pain, facilitating timely intervention and optimal long-term outcomes.

PMID:42658170 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2026.2662723