Hereditary Angioedema is described as periodic, self-limiting subcutaneous or submucosal edema without urticaria that can affect any part of the body caused by a deficiency of functional C1 esterase inhibitor. The SERPING1 gene governs the production of C1 inhibitor and mutations may lead to low levels or low function C1 esterase inhibitor. To read this article in full you will need to make a payment ACAAI Member Login ACAAI Member, full access to the journal is a member benefit.
