Hereditary angioedema

Hereditary angioedema is a disease with a family history of recurrent acute localized edema of soft tissues. It is an autosomal dominant inheritance, and its onset is related to minor trauma, mood swings, infections, sudden changes in temperature, menstruation, and estrogen-type contraceptives.

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