Acquired Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency Questions & Answers

Updated: May 20, 2020
  • Author: Amanda T Moon, MD; Chief Editor: William D James, MD  more...
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Questions & Answers

Overview

What is acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

What is the pathophysiology of acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

What are additional details on the pathophysiology of acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

What is the distinction between acquired angioedema type I and acquired angioedema type II due to C1 inhibitor deficiency?

What causes acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE) type I?

What causes acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE) type II?

What is the prevalence of acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

What is the prognosis of acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

Presentation

Which clinical history findings are characteristic of acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

Which physical findings are characteristic of acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

DDX

Which conditions are included in the differential diagnoses of acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

What are the differential diagnoses for Acquired Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency?

Workup

How is acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE) diagnosed?

What is the role of radiography in the workup of acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

Which histologic findings are characteristic of acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

Treatment

How is acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE) treated?

Medications

Which medications are used in the treatment of acquired angioedema (AAE) due to C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency (C1-INH-AAE)?

Which medications in the drug class Antineoplastics, Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies are used in the treatment of Acquired Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency?

Which medications in the drug class Antifibrinolytic Agents are used in the treatment of Acquired Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency?

Which medications in the drug class Androgens and Androgen Derivatives are used in the treatment of Acquired Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency?

Which medications in the drug class Bradykinin Receptor Antagonists are used in the treatment of Acquired Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency?

Which medications in the drug class Kallikrein Inhibitors are used in the treatment of Acquired Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency?

Which medications in the drug class C1-Inhibitor Concentrates are used in the treatment of Acquired Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency?

Which medications in the drug class Alkylating Agents are used in the treatment of Acquired Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency?

Which medications in the drug class Blood Products are used in the treatment of Acquired Angioedema Due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency?