Journal of Clinical Case Reports

One Case of Hereditary Angioedema Characterized by Pleural Effusion

Abstract

Rui Tang*, Xiaohong Lyu and Hong Li

Hereditary angioedema is a rare autosomal dominant disorder with prevalence estimated at 1/50,000, C1-INH levels may be decreased or normal, with an accompanied decrease in functionality, characterized by non-itchy and non-pitting swelling of subcutaneous and sub mucosal tissues of the face, extremities, genitalia, gastrointestinal tract, and upper airways, which can be life-threatening when located to the airways. It has been reported hereditary angioedema with ascites, but characterized with pleural effusion is rare. We describe a case of 30-year-old woman with pleural effusion for attracting attention of medical staff.