Acquired Angioedema in a Patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Sultan S. Alfadl; Mohammed A. Alshehri; Yazid A. Aljaizani; Othman M. Alshabanah; Abdulhadi M. Alqahtani; Hazzaa A. Alzahrani

doi:10.12816/0044329

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Acquired Angioedema in a Patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Authors:

Sultan S. Alfadl | Mohammed A. Alshehri | Yazid A. Aljaizani | Othman M. Alshabanah | Abdulhadi M. Alqahtani | Hazzaa A. Alzahrani

Publisher:

Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018 Vol.70 Issue 6, pp.916-918

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

113330

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20907125

pISSN:

16872002

DOI:

10.12816/0044329

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Abstract:

 Acquired angioedema (AAE) is defined by acquired deficiency of C1 esterase inhibitor. It is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent angioedema without urticiaria, which may be associated with lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD).We are reporting a case of 71 years old female, known case of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) who presented to the emergency room (ER) with generalized body swelling during her disease course.Investigations were ordered to confirm that the symptoms were due to acquired angioedema, and the patient was managed for this diagnosis.Knowing the association between acquired angioedema and lymphoproliferative disorder is crucial, because AAE can be treated medically and responds within hours but delayed diagnosis can lead to unnecessary invasive procedures or asphyxiation and death due to laryngeal oedema.Finally, treating the underlying cause as CLL in our case could prevent further recurrence of angioedema.

Article Details

Acquired Angioedema in a Patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Authors:

Sultan S. Alfadl | Mohammed A. Alshehri | Yazid A. Aljaizani | Othman M. Alshabanah | Abdulhadi M. Alqahtani | Hazzaa A. Alzahrani

Publisher:

Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018 Vol.70 Issue 6, pp.916-918

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

113330

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20907125

pISSN:

16872002

DOI:

10.12816/0044329

Descriptors:

OEDEMA

LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA

LEUKEMIA

HAEMATOLOGY

ONCOLOGY

PATIENTS

CASE STUDIES

Acquired Angioedema

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Lymphoproliferative Disorders

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Article Details

Authors: Sultan S. Alfadl | Mohammed A. Alshehri | Yazid A. Aljaizani | Othman M. Alshabanah | Abdulhadi M. Alqahtani | Hazzaa A. Alzahrani

Publisher: Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018 Vol.70 Issue 6, pp.916-918

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2018

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 113330

Frequency: Quarterly

eISSN: 20907125

pISSN: 16872002

DOI: 10.12816/0044329

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Sultan S. Alfadl | Mohammed A. Alshehri | Yazid A. Aljaizani | Othman M. Alshabanah | Abdulhadi M. Alqahtani | Hazzaa A. Alzahrani

Publisher:

Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018 Vol.70 Issue 6, pp.916-918

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

113330

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20907125

pISSN:

16872002

DOI:

10.12816/0044329