[Hereditary angioedema].

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Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by episodic swelling of the face, extremities, larynx, gastrointestinal tract or genitals. Three different subtypes have been identified so far. Type I and II HAE are caused by mutations in the C1 inhibitor gene leading to decreased or dysfunctional C1 inhibitor, respectively. Type III is caused by a mutation in the coagulation factor...

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