Article
Cutaneous manifestations of complement deficiencies.
Lupus - 1 Aug 2010
Lipsker D, Hauptmann G
Abstract excerpt
In this review we address the main cutaneous manifestations and diseases associated with deficiencies in components of the complement system. The first part is devoted to hereditary angioedema, in which acute, sometimes life-threatening recurrent attacks of acute swelling, usually associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, occur. It is related to a structural or functional deficiency of C1 esterase inhibitor....
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