Acquired Angioedema with C1 Inhibitor Deficiency Associated with Anticardiolipin Antibodies

Authors :: Di Leo, E.
Nettis, E.
Montinaro, V.
Calogiuri, G.
Delle Donne, P.
Ferrannini, A.
Vacca, A.
Source :: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology; October 2011, Vol. 24 Issue: 4 p1115-1118, 4p
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Acquired angioedema (AAE) with C1 inhibitor deficiency is often associated to B cell lymphoproliferative disorders or autoimmune diseases. We report a case of AAE associated with IgM anti-cardiolipin antibodies, with frequent edematous attacks, that disappeared completely after a slight immunosuppression and danazol therapy.

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