A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain in Children: Hereditary Angioedema

Ozceker D., TAMAY Z. Ü., Citak A., Bulut M., Guler N.

HASEKI TIP BULTENI-MEDICAL BULLETIN OF HASEKI, cilt.53, sa.1, ss.98-100, 2015 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Editöre Mektup
  • Cilt numarası: 53 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4274/haseki.2064
  • Dergi Adı: HASEKI TIP BULTENI-MEDICAL BULLETIN OF HASEKI
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.98-100
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Child, hereditary angioedema, abdominal pain
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Hereditary angioedema (HA) is a rare, autosomal-dominant genetic disorder presenting with recurrent attacks of angioedema. The most commonly involved organs include the extremites, face, neck, upper respiratory tract, genital region and the gastrointestinal tract. Edema of the intestinal mucosa can cause temporary obstruction and severe abdominal pain that can be confused with acute abdomen. Pediatricians and emergency physicians should keep in mind this rare disease in the differential diagnosis of severe abdominal pain.