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- Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder that can be life-threatening and is caused by low levels or dysfunction of the C(1) inhibitor protein.
- It often leads to recurrent episodes of swelling, with abdominal pain and bowel edema being common symptoms.
- Limited research has documented only six cases of pancreatitis linked to HAE, indicating a potential but underexplored connection.
Article Abstract
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an infrequent, recurrent, and potentially lethal disorder caused by a deficiency of C(1) inhibitor or its activity. Abdominal pain secondary to bowel edema is common in these patients. However, a thorough literature search yielded only six previously reported cases of pancreatitis associated with this entity.
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