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Hereditary angioedema

Hereditary angioedema is a rare but serious problem with the immune system that is passed down through families. It causes swelling, particularly of the face and airways, and abdominal cramping. See also: Angioedema

Source:ADAM

Date:May 1, 2008

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Hereditary angioneurotic edema

Hereditary angioneurotic edema (HANE) is a nonsex-linked (autosomal) dominant disease that results from mutations in a gene responsible for producing one of the proteins responsible for human immunity. This disease is also known as hereditary angioedema (HAE) or hereditary C1 inhibitor deficiency because it is a deficiency of the protein (C1-INH) that inhibits the action of the enzyme known as C1 which causes this disease.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I

Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema

Hereditary angioneurotic edema (HANE) is a nonsex linked (autosomal) dominant disease that results from mutations in a gene responsible for producing one of the proteins responsible for human immunity. This disease is also known as hereditary angioedema (HAE) or hereditary C1 inhibitor deficiency because it is a deficiency of the protein (C1-INH) that inhibits the action of the enzyme known as C1 which causes this disease.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II

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