A case of hereditary angioedema who presented with difficulty in urination and globe

Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Jan;46(1):60-2.

Abstract

Hereditary angioedema (HEA) is a disease characterized by decreased levels or function of C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH). The symptoms of HEA in pediatric age group generally consist of recurrent episodes of soft tissue swelling. These symptoms can be transient, subtle, and varied in severity. Genitourinary system is rarely affected in this disease. Here, a three-year-old girl who presented with angioedema on her hands, fingers, and face, and had difficulty in urination and globe is reported. The aim of this case is to focus on this rare disease, hereditary angioedema, which presented with difficulty in urination and urinary globe.

Keywords: C1 inhibitor deficiency; Hereditary angioedema; difficulty in urination; globe.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioedemas, Hereditary / complications*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Urination Disorders / etiology*