HEREDITARY ANGIOEDEMA AND PREGNANCY: REPORT CASE

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder due to dysfunctional or deficiency of C1 esterase inhibitor (C1INH). This leads to episodic sub-cutaneous and submucosal edema involving the upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts which can be life threatening. Stress and trauma are known to trigger angioedema attack [1]. As a result of hormonal changes in pregnancy some women may experience increase angioedema attacks. This is a case report of a 32 year old woman who developed several crisis during pregnancy with a background history of HAE.