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Hereditary Angioedema Types I and II

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Definition: Forms of hereditary angioedema that occur due to mutations in the gene for COMPLEMENT C1 INHIBITOR PROTEIN. Type I hereditary angioedema is associated with reduced serum levels of complement C1 inhibitor protein. Type II hereditary angioedema is associated with the production of a non-functional complement C1 inhibitor protein.     
See Also Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein
Other names Hereditary Angioedema Type I; Angioedema, Hereditary, Types I and II; Hereditary Angioedema Type II; Angioedema, Hereditary, Type II; Angioedema, Hereditary, Type I
 
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Deficiency of C1 esterase inhibitor  0   *Hereditary Angioedema Types I and II.

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